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DF02 FDE

2002 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,220 mi
Last recorded115,220 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 FDE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 115,220 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 111,215 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 103,844 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 103,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2015 96,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 96,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 88,596 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 84,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 84,712 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake disc has signs overheating

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,044 miles

offside rear tyre wearing close the the limit

screw in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,076 miles

CAT exhaust bracket insecure, welds have brake... exhuast is still fully supported

tape around servo pipe joint

Pass 28 Oct 2010 62,318 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 57,427 miles

middle exhaust section mount braket has broken off

nearside and offside rear seat belts not checked due to baby seats being fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2009 57,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front brake disc's are slightly undercutting

front brake pads are starting to wear down

middle exhaust section mount braket has broken off

nearside and offside rear seat belts not checked due to baby seats being fitted

offside rear tyre is dead on legal limit

rear brake disc's are undercutting

Pass 10 Oct 2008

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2007 45,549 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,441 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 39,441 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 29,892 miles

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

front bonnet catch lever broken

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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DF02 FDE is a 2002 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DF02 FDE, 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 DF02 FDE registered?

DF02 FDE is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 July 2002.

Is DF02 FDE safe to buy?

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