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CX02 GFU

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,707 mi
Last recorded107,707 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 GFU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 107,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 106,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog light damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear steering and suspension components corroded

under side vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2023 102,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear steering and suspension components corroded

under side of vehicle starting to corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2023 102,168 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2022 90,893 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 77,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 65,600 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 65,600 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,785 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 50,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 40,250 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 36,775 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,320 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 31,238 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 28,370 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 22,064 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 18,755 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 15,041 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 9,933 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted not allowing complete inspection of seatbets

Pass 14 Jul 2009 7,529 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 6,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 5,299 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 4,431 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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CX02 GFU is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CX02 GFU, 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 CX02 GFU registered?

CX02 GFU is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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