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DG02 MTE

2002 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,422 mi
Last recorded36,422 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 MTE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 36,422 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 31,228 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 31,039 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 29,760 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 29,761 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 28,185 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside of the car corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2022 28,185 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all underside of the car corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2021 27,148 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 27,146 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 25,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2019 24,676 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 24,676 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 23,121 miles

n/s/r tyre 3-4mm + perished

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 2 May 2018 23,121 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe bracket snapped (7.1.1)

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

n/s/r tyre 3-4mm + perished

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 4 May 2017 21,259 miles

front pipe bracket broken but system still adequately secure

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 13 May 2016 19,605 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 17,904 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 16,278 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 15,141 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 13,914 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2011 12,857 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 11,699 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 10,538 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 7,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 7,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2006 6,496 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 3,972 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 MTE is a 2002 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DG02 MTE, 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 MTE registered?

DG02 MTE is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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