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DA02 LME

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,831 mi
Last recorded163,831 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 LME
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2013 163,831 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brackets on nearside head lamp modified/ damage tohousing (BUT LAMP SECURE-AIM CORRECT)

different coil springs fitted across front axle ( not good practice but ride hight acceptable)

management lamp on

Pass 5 Jul 2013 163,831 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

brackets on nearside head lamp modified/ damage tohousing (BUT LAMP SECURE-AIM CORRECT)

different coil springs fitted across front axle ( not good practice but ride hight acceptable)

management lamp on

Pass 7 Jul 2012 151,386 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 138,996 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 138,996 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 121,666 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 121,666 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 104,379 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 104,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 87,859 miles

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)

boot not opening checked from in side

Fail 28 May 2008 87,859 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

boot not opening checked from in side

Pass 8 May 2007 75,404 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 59,300 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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DA02 LME is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DA02 LME, 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 DA02 LME registered?

DA02 LME is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is DA02 LME safe to buy?

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