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BU02 UOJ

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,011 mi
Last recorded173,011 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 UOJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 173,011 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 173,011 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 161,729 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 161,729 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 151,336 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Centre exhaust mount broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 141,282 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 132,538 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 132,537 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 123,309 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 123,306 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2009 115,177 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Aug 2008 107,275 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 94,717 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 94,717 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 64,713 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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BU02 UOJ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU02 UOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU02 UOJ registered?

BU02 UOJ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is BU02 UOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 UOJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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