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BU02 URG

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

156,679 mi
Last recorded156,679 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 URG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 156,679 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 150,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 143,513 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 135,116 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 135,114 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 128,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 125,234 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 125,234 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid low water (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 122,136 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2015 118,522 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 118,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2014 116,769 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 116,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 108,755 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 100,893 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 94,200 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 94,200 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 89,467 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2009 79,575 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 79,568 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 73,433 miles

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

osr wheel slightly holding on

Fail 10 Jul 2007 60,797 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 60,797 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 45,867 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 URG is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 URG, 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 URG registered?

BU02 URG is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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