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BU02 UPT

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,384 mi
Last recorded120,384 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 UPT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 120,384 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 120,381 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken forward of silencer (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 116,493 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Silencer of exhaust slight deterioration

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 112,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 110,579 miles

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

Oil leak

e.m light on

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust mount broken

vacuum leak under bonnet

Fail 13 Feb 2015 110,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

e.m light on

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust mount broken

vacuum leak under bonnet

Pass 18 Oct 2013 105,194 miles

engine management light on

lift in offside front top strut mount

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside front tyres approaching legal limit

nearside front inner cv gaiter deteriorating

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre tread wear uneven/bald on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded(inner surfaces)

rear exhaust silencer corroded/poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2013 105,194 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

lift in offside front top strut mount

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside front tyres approaching legal limit

nearside front inner cv gaiter deteriorating

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre tread wear uneven/bald on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded(inner surfaces)

rear exhaust silencer corroded/poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2012 100,944 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 100,944 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 93,924 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

front screen damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2011 93,924 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

front screen damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2010 88,058 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

corrosion on brake discs

engine managment light staying on

handbrake lever travel high

indicator bulbs fading

movement in both sides front top strut mountings

offside rear tyre and both front tyres worn down close to treadwear indicators

play within steering system

stonechip in screen

tested wet

we had to jump start the vehicle because the battery was flat when we went to the vehicle in the car park

Pass 21 Oct 2009 83,094 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 83,094 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 77,901 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 71,547 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 71,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 63,146 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 62,937 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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 UPT is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc 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 BU02 UPT, 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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BU02 UPT is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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