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CV02 MGY

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,564 mi
Last recorded162,564 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 MGY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 162,564 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 162,562 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 152,333 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system in poor

play in osf inner steering rack

power steering pipes rusty

rear springs rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2017 152,333 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system in poor

play in osf inner steering rack

power steering pipes rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2016 142,086 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2015 133,272 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

catalyst heatshield insecure

engine cover fitted

exhaust deteriorated

front no plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2015 133,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

catalyst heatshield insecure

engine cover fitted

exhaust deteriorated

front no plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 125,940 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

can not see all brakes

Pass 30 Mar 2013 120,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side (inner) CV gaitor starting to pearish

Fail 30 Mar 2012 114,525 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 114,525 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 108,007 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 101,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 95,002 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front lower wishbone bushes perished

front strut top bushes slight play

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2009 95,002 miles

front lower wishbone bushes perished

front strut top bushes slight play

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2008 90,186 miles

engine light on

Fail 14 Feb 2008 90,186 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine light on

Pass 16 Apr 2007 82,703 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 67,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CV02 MGY is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CV02 MGY, 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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CV02 MGY is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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