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CV02 MLU

2002 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,682 mi
Last recorded198,682 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 MLU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 198,682 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 198,667 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 189,925 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 189,907 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 183,815 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 172,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2012 159,523 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Unable to fully inspect o/s/r and n/s/r metal Brake pipes.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 159,523 miles

Unable to fully inspect o/s/r and n/s/r metal Brake pipes.

Pass 30 Apr 2011 143,038 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 123,508 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 105,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 101,974 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 88,078 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2007 72,246 miles

stone chip on windscreen

vehicle suspension lowered engine cover hitting floor

Pass 30 May 2006 61,800 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 49,855 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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CV02 MLU is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV02 MLU, 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 CV02 MLU registered?

CV02 MLU is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 May 2002.

Is CV02 MLU safe to buy?

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