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AO02 NGG

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

159,138 mi
Last recorded159,138 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 NGG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 159,138 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 159,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 152,265 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front both sides brake backing plates corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 145,025 miles

brake backing plates/ dust covers rusty

oil leak but not excessive

rear springs rusty

slight damage to offside front flexi brake hose

windscreen chipped

Fail 3 Apr 2023 145,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake backing plates/ dust covers rusty

oil leak but not excessive

rear springs rusty

slight damage to offside front flexi brake hose

steering arms rusty/ threads poor

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Apr 2022 140,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front n/s and o/s brake disc backing plates corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective also rear silencer box corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to show grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 140,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front n/s and o/s brake disc backing plates corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective also rear silencer box corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to show grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 138,555 miles

exhaust system poor

front brake back plates rusty

front discs poor

Fail 18 Mar 2021 138,549 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml on

exhaust system poor

front discs poor

front strut top mounts worn

Pass 28 Feb 2020 137,036 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes

exhaust system poor

front suspension arm bushes worn

nearside front inner cv boot starting to perish

Pass 20 Mar 2019 130,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 130,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 126,722 miles

front strut top mounts worn

front suspension arm bushes worn

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear exhaust box poor

screw in nearside rear tyre /perished

EML on

signs of corrosion to rear metal brake pipes, under coating

Pass 18 Mar 2017 120,397 miles

EML on

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust box poor

some wear to front strut top mounts

Pass 23 Mar 2016 113,375 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges. nearing wear bars

metal brake pipes at rear starting to corrode in places

rear brake discs poor condition

rear exhaust system poor

Fail 19 Mar 2016 113,375 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edges. nearing wear bars

metal brake pipes at rear starting to corrode in places

rear brake discs poor condition

rear exhaust system poor

Fail 28 Feb 2015 103,890 miles

EML on

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 103,890 miles

EML on

Pass 8 Mar 2014 94,416 miles

EML on

front brakes worn

one exhaust hanger bracket broken but system still secure

rear exhaust box poor

Pass 9 Mar 2013 84,129 miles

EML light on

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn

rear exhaust poor

Pass 10 Mar 2012 73,256 miles

rear exhaust poor

Fail 10 Mar 2012 73,255 miles

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

rear discs poor

rear exhaust poor

Pass 19 Mar 2011 63,396 miles

EML on

Pass 13 Mar 2010 55,684 miles

all brakes worn

Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,705 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,606 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,960 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 25,960 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 20,737 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 NGG is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 NGG, 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 NGG is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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