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BL02 UBC

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,812 mi
Last recorded135,812 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 UBC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 135,812 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 135,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 125,740 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 125,733 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 125,432 miles

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)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 119,217 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 110,197 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 106,413 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 104,138 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 104,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2011 100,455 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 100,455 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 95,968 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 95,968 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2009 89,344 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 89,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 81,167 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 81,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 72,740 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front exhaust bracket missing.

Pass 31 Dec 2005 65,694 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BL02 UBC is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL02 UBC, 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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BL02 UBC is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 August 2002.

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