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CE02 GMF

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,495 mi
Last recorded115,495 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 GMF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 115,495 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 100,504 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 9 Apr 2015 97,773 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 91,857 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,924 miles

both rear brake discs rusty

front exhaust mount broken

Fail 10 Apr 2013 76,923 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake discs rusty

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,626 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 61,625 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Mar 2011 48,187 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front 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 14 Mar 2011 48,187 miles

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

Offside Front 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 13 Apr 2010 45,189 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 45,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 39,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

damage to body panels

no water coming from rear wiper jet

o/s/r brake caliper binding slightly

slight PAS pipe leak

slight gearbox leak

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,376 miles

damage to body panels

no water coming from rear wiper jet

o/s/r brake caliper binding slightly

slight PAS pipe leak

slight gearbox leak

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Fail 11 Apr 2008 33,151 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,151 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 27,189 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,925 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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CE02 GMF is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE02 GMF, 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 CE02 GMF registered?

CE02 GMF is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 April 2002.

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