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AO51 RGU

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,888 mi
Last recorded97,888 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 RGU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 97,888 miles

Offside (door mirror cap damaged and loose)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 97,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (incorrectly aimed) (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (back box) (7.1.2)

(middle section exhaust hanger broken)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (cat to middle section joining sleeve) (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside (door mirror cap damaged and loose)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear (tyre has nail in it)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (advise replacement) (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 92,935 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken.

Engine light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Slight bind in n/s/r brake, recommend investigation.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 86,975 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST CRADLE MOUNT INSECURE (FAILED WELDS)

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE TO CENTRE SECTION CONNECTING SLEEVE ROTTEN - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 86,973 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

CENTRE EXHAUST CRADLE MOUNT INSECURE (FAILED WELDS)

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE TO CENTRE SECTION CONNECTING SLEEVE ROTTEN - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 82,044 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST - CRADLE MOUNT BROKEN BUT STILL SUPPORTING EXHAUST

NSF TYRE PRESSURE LOW

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

SLIGHT BIND IN NSF BRAKE - RECOMMEND FRONT BRAKE SERVICE

Fail 4 Jan 2013 82,044 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

CENTRE EXHAUST - CRADLE MOUNT BROKEN BUT STILL SUPPORTING EXHAUST

NSF TYRE PRESSURE LOW

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

SLIGHT BIND IN NSF BRAKE - RECOMMEND FRONT BRAKE SERVICE

Pass 6 Jan 2012 76,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 69,893 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 69,893 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 63,618 miles

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

Front no.plate deteriorating .

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 54,925 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front registration plate starting to deterioate

Fail 18 Dec 2008 54,922 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front registration plate starting to deterioate

Pass 7 Jan 2008 48,084 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 48,084 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,864 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 36,434 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 36,343 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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AO51 RGU is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO51 RGU, 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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AO51 RGU is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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