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CV02 RAX

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

193,656 mi
Last recorded193,656 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 RAX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 193,656 miles

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

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 8 Oct 2013 186,412 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 186,412 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 165,397 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

n/s front tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 165,370 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

n/s front tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 136,823 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

rear brake discs deteriorating.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 136,823 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake discs deteriorating.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 110,543 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 110,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 109,931 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 109,931 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 93,414 miles

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

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

cable tie to open bonnet latch

Fail 1 Jul 2008 93,332 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

cable tie to open bonnet latch

Pass 28 Jun 2007 78,885 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Jun 2006 64,826 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 64,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (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 RAX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RAX, 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 RAX registered?

CV02 RAX is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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