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AO02 HVT

2002 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,582 mi
Last recorded137,582 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HVT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 137,582 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 129,039 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 129,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 120,460 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 120,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 113,012 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 113,012 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 96,902 miles

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

Rear brake discs are corroded.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 87,117 miles

offside and nearside rear brakes dragging slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2009 76,171 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 63,300 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 52,927 miles

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 45,029 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 39,330 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 HVT is a 2002 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HVT, 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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What year was AO02 HVT registered?

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

Is AO02 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 HVT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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