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DG02 MPE

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,239 mi
Last recorded129,239 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 MPE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 129,239 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 129,239 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 115,463 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 101,190 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 95,851 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2014 95,851 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 91,907 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)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2013 91,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2012 83,840 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 75,923 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 75,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 70,661 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 64,571 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 57,047 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 57,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 49,892 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 49,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 42,371 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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DG02 MPE is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG02 MPE, 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 DG02 MPE registered?

DG02 MPE is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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