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AO02 UHT

2002 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,548 mi
Last recorded164,548 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 UHT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 164,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 161,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm & tread perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm & tread perished (5.2.3 (e))

servo hose split

Fail 3 Oct 2019 161,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm & tread perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm & tread perished (5.2.3 (e))

servo hose split

Pass 19 May 2018 153,145 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Brake servo hose slightly deteriorated

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2017 145,710 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre 3mm and perished

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 138,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 May 2015 127,099 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 May 2015 127,099 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 May 2014 116,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front tyres worn low

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Rear road springs rusty

Service reminder active

Fail 31 May 2014 116,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front tyres worn low

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear road springs rusty

Service reminder active

Pass 12 Jun 2013 107,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2013 107,874 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2012 100,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

rear brakes are slightly sticky

Pass 11 May 2011 91,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 May 2011 91,096 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 May 2010 87,289 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 76,440 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 65,489 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 53,153 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 53,153 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 May 2006 35,383 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 UHT is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

AO02 UHT is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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