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AO02 HVR

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,526 mi
Last recorded106,526 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HVR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 106,526 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 10 Jan 2018 106,526 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 97,050 miles

Both front discs pitted

Both rear discs pitted

Front axle has a brake imbalance of 24%

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 97,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Both front discs pitted

Both rear discs pitted

Front axle has a brake imbalance of 24%

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 91,577 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 85,135 miles

both rear tyre side walls perishing.

brake discs worn.

surface corrosion on suspension components.

wiper blades worn

Pass 8 Jan 2014 80,441 miles

brake discs wearing,suspension components corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,093 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake discs corroding.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,365 miles

evidence of slight binding from near side rear brake,

Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brakes slight binding,brake discs wearing

Pass 7 Jan 2010 59,502 miles

os wiper arm for security\osf shockabsorber has a light misting of oil\damage to ns sill\slight play in front anti roll bar links

Fail 5 Jan 2010 59,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

os wiper arm for security\osf shockabsorber has a light misting of oil\damage to ns sill\slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 9 Jan 2009 53,440 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 41,434 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 41,434 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

door shuts are covered

engine covers and undershielding in place

engine oil level is low

handbrake lever may need attention

hubcaps on roadwheels

offside rear light lens is damaged

front and rear brake pads are very close to limits of wear

Pass 4 Jan 2007 30,296 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 19,167 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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AO02 HVR is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO02 HVR, 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 HVR is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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