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CE02 XLL

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,214 mi
Last recorded149,214 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 XLL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 149,214 miles

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 149,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 138,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Nov 2014 127,370 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 127,370 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 114,543 miles

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 3 Nov 2012 101,346 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 101,307 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 84,669 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 68,112 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 62,794 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 54,203 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 54,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 48,309 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 40,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2006 40,368 miles

Offside Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Nov 2005 32,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 32,958 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 XLL is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 XLL, 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 XLL registered?

CE02 XLL is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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