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BU02 WHH

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

90,918 mi
Last recorded90,918 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 WHH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 90,918 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 90,918 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 90,235 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 90,222 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 88,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 88,786 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 86,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 81,819 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 81,814 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,202 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Exhaust centre bracket broken

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 80,201 miles

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

Exhaust centre bracket broken

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 76,892 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 76,442 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,126 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear beam axle bushes age cracked

Fail 24 Oct 2014 70,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear beam axle bushes age cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,220 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 67,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

os rear tyre deflated

slight brake bind os rear

Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

os rear tyre deflated

slight brake bind os rear

Pass 13 Sep 2011 62,255 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 61,244 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 51,367 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 38,105 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 38,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 24,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 14,881 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,005 miles

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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 WHH is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WHH, 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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What year was BU02 WHH registered?

BU02 WHH is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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