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AJ02 ZSX

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

198,369 mi
Last recorded198,369 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 ZSX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 198,369 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 197,461 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 190,655 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 185,742 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 185,832 miles

Nearside Front side mirror slightly cracked(view to rear still clear)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 170,005 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

horn grating slightly

srs light reset

Fail 4 Apr 2016 170,004 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 159,565 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 145,144 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2013 133,220 miles

centre and rear exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 123,439 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs lipped

near side front inner cv boot showing signs of age

near side rear going out of shape

Fail 25 May 2012 123,439 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust hanger showing signs of age

front discs lipped

near side front inner cv boot showing signs of age

near side rear going out of shape

Pass 13 May 2011 109,704 miles

REAR DISCS RUSTY

Fail 13 May 2011 109,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR DISCS RUSTY

Pass 27 May 2010 96,750 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 87,657 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 87,657 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 79,014 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 69,501 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 24 May 2006 57,572 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 45,481 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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AJ02 ZSX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2002 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 82,308 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ02 ZSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ02 ZSX is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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