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AO02 HJG

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,746 mi
Last recorded80,746 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HJG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 80,746 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r -signs of corrosion rear beam axle and o/s drive shaft (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knock in steering ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front brakes uneven 26% (1.2.1 (c))

fluid on power steering hoses/pipes

front brake discs wearing and corroding

n/s windscreen wiper smearing/juddering slightly

o/s reversing light not working/lamp cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2018 80,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r -signs of corrosion rear beam axle and o/s drive shaft (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knock in steering ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front brakes uneven 26% (1.2.1 (c))

fluid on power steering hoses/pipes

front brake discs wearing and corroding

n/s windscreen wiper smearing/juddering slightly

o/s reversing light not working/lamp cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2017 78,431 miles

Both front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating -- RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Drivers door mirror damaged --repaired with tape

Engine management light on

O/S/F tyre worn down to wear indicators

Oil Leaks

Play in steering rack

Sign of corrosion O/S/F drive -shaft

Sign of corrosion rear coil springs

Fail 28 Nov 2017 78,431 miles

Both front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating -- RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Drivers door mirror damaged --repaired with tape

Engine management light on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F tyre worn down to wear indicators

Oil Leaks

Play in steering rack

Sign of corrosion O/S/F drive -shaft

Sign of corrosion rear coil springs

Pass 9 Dec 2016 75,540 miles

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear indicators

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

head lamp mounts damaged/os slightly loose recommend attention

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 9 Dec 2016 75,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear indicators

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

head lamp mounts damaged/os slightly loose recommend attention

rear brake application and release uneven just acceptable 30% recommend attention

rear brake discs corroding slightly

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2015 72,443 miles

Knock In Steering

Oil Leaks

Rear Brake Discs Corroding And Showing Signs Of Wear

Fail 8 Dec 2015 72,443 miles

Knock In Steering

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil Leaks

Rear Brake Discs Corroding And Showing Signs Of Wear

Pass 12 Nov 2014 70,182 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

headlamp mounts slightly damaged

os mirror cover damaged,sharp edges covered with tape

slight knock/play in steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2013 67,748 miles

nsf windscreen wiper juddering

nsr wheel rim distorted

os mirror cover damaged/sharp edges covered with tape

rear brake application uneven/osr brake discs corroding

slight knock and play os steering rack/tie rod inner joint

Fail 12 Nov 2013 67,748 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nsf windscreen wiper juddering

nsr wheel rim distorted

os mirror cover damaged/sharp edges covered with tape

rear brake application uneven/osr brake discs corroding

slight knock and play os steering rack/tie rod inner joint

Pass 21 Nov 2012 64,055 miles

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

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

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

os mirror cover damaged/slightly loose

osr tyre perishing

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2011 59,218 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Dec 2010 55,143 miles

intermittent stop lamp fault

Pass 20 Nov 2009 50,569 miles

n/s/rear & o/s/front indcators pale.

n/s/rear tyre wearing on edges & side wall damaged & perished.

o/s/rear tyre perishing slightly.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 46,903 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 43,148 miles

rear brake discs worn and pads seem very low.

slight stain lower section of radiator.

Fail 1 Dec 2007 43,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn and corroded and pads seem low.

rear brake discs worn and pads seem very low.

slight stain lower section of radiator.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 37,951 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre & rear exhaust sections corroded & leaking slightly

front brake balance poor

n/s door mirror missing

n/s/r tyre just legal

rear brake pads seem slightly low

Fail 2 Nov 2006 37,951 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre & rear exhaust sections corroded & leaking slightly

front brake balance poor

n/s door mirror missing

n/s/r tyre just legal

rear brake pads seem slightly low

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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AO02 HJG is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO02 HJG, 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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AO02 HJG is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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