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CX02 GFY

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,304 mi
Last recorded167,304 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 GFY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 167,304 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 167,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 159,853 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 150,568 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 136,616 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 136,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 120,338 miles

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

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise when spun

Fail 7 Sep 2012 120,333 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise when spun

Pass 6 Aug 2011 107,191 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 107,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 95,176 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 95,176 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2009 77,105 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 57,059 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 37,944 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 31,398 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 GFY is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CX02 GFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CX02 GFY?

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What year was CX02 GFY registered?

CX02 GFY is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is CX02 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX02 GFY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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