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BU02 WHP

2002 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,237 mi
Last recorded158,237 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 WHP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 158,237 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2017 154,030 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 154,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 145,686 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 138,080 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 138,080 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 129,400 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 120,385 miles

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

Oil leak

bottom engine under guard damaged

front bumper damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2012 115,862 miles

All tyres have cracks on walls

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2012 115,862 miles

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

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

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

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

All tyres have cracks on walls

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2011 108,199 miles

all tyres has cracks on both walls

f/no-plate cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2010 101,317 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 101,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 91,467 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 80,957 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 71,544 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 55,784 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 WHP is a 2002 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WHP, 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 WHP is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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