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BD02 HFN

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,200 mi
Last recorded123,200 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 HFN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 123,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front rear suspension lowering kit fitted

sill covers fitted

suspect h.brake over adjusted cables

Fail 27 Feb 2021 123,004 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front rear suspension lowering kit fitted

sill covers fitted

suspect h.brake over adjusted cables

Pass 29 Jun 2019 117,566 miles

Offside Rear h/brake slighty low on performance

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s n/s sill covers loose

suspension lowering kit fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2019 117,560 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear h/brake slighty low on performance

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s n/s sill covers loose

suspension lowering kit fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 108,010 miles

Nearside h/brake require attension n/s

front/rear susp sports type fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 108,009 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside h/brake require attension n/s

front/rear susp sports type fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2016 103,296 miles

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

lower sill covers fitted unable to inspect area

none standard suspension fitted ride height

o/s and n/s rack ends worn

Fail 7 Jul 2016 103,296 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

lower sill covers fitted unable to inspect area

none standard suspension fitted ride height

o/s and n/s rack ends worn

Pass 26 Jun 2015 96,010 miles

susp lowering kit fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2014 88,030 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,318 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 76,856 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 70,772 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge and on legal limit

Fail 24 Jun 2011 70,752 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge and on legal limit

Pass 18 Jun 2010 64,516 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 64,516 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,003 miles

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

horn weak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,650 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 50,650 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 43,262 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 40,206 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 31,548 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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BD02 HFN is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BD02 HFN, 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 BD02 HFN registered?

BD02 HFN is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is BD02 HFN safe to buy?

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