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CV02 RCO

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,183 mi
Last recorded148,183 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 RCO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 148,183 miles

Offside rear tyre is wearing more on its outer edges

Fail 14 Oct 2016 148,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre is wearing more on its outer edges

Pass 17 Oct 2015 137,357 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 137,351 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)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 130,589 miles

slight leak noted on exhaust

Fail 17 Oct 2014 130,589 miles

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

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

slight leak noted on exhaust

Pass 19 Oct 2013 122,333 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 118,038 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 110,256 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Oct 2011 110,256 miles

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 99,568 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 99,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 91,127 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 91,126 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 88,181 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 78,668 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2007 66,475 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 53,662 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 RCO 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 CV02 RCO, 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 RCO is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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