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BX02 XSJ

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,014 mi
Last recorded116,014 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 XSJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 116,014 miles

Nearside front and offside front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Fail 22 Jun 2017 116,008 miles

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

Nearside front and offside front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 109,678 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 99,712 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 99,563 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 90,677 miles
Fail 6 May 2014

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 74,533 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 69,813 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,693 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 May 2010 52,278 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 36,869 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 27,872 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 24,216 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 19,688 miles

engine warning light on

tail gate lock ?

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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BX02 XSJ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX02 XSJ, 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 BX02 XSJ registered?

BX02 XSJ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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