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DF02 FDM

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,365 mi
Last recorded112,365 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 FDM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 112,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2014 108,223 miles

(EML) Warning lamp on

Fail 17 Feb 2014 108,123 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 104,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

M I L Light on

Fail 6 Feb 2013 104,380 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

M I L Light on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 100,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

M I L Light indicates a fault

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 97,070 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 92,361 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 84,842 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 80,437 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 71,829 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 57,404 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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DF02 FDM is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DF02 FDM, 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

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What year was DF02 FDM registered?

DF02 FDM is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is DF02 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF02 FDM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF02 FDM have outstanding finance?

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