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BU02 UYB

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,345 mi
Last recorded137,345 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 UYB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 137,345 miles

Offside Front TYRE INNER SHOULDER WORN

Fail 22 Jun 2017 136,511 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder worn

Pass 24 Jun 2016 130,763 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 124,581 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 114,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 110,088 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 107,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 107,979 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 99,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE MAN LIGHT ON

OIL LEAK FROM GEAR BOX

Pass 28 Jun 2010 88,223 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 88,223 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 69,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 69,145 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 53,875 miles

front tyres starting to perish, rear wiper split, o/s/r seat belt visual check only baby seat fitted BUCKLE UNCLIPPED

Fail 23 Jun 2008 53,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres starting to perish, rear wiper split, o/s/r seat belt visual check only baby seat fitted BUCKLE UNCLIPPED

Pass 16 Apr 2007 37,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 29,847 miles

nail in tyre

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 UYB is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UYB, 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 UYB registered?

BU02 UYB is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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The MOT history for BU02 UYB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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