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DG02 NXU

2002 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,267 mi
Last recorded105,267 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 NXU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 105,267 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 22 May 2017 105,093 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 18 May 2016 99,321 miles

eml lamp on

Pass 22 May 2015 94,214 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 94,214 miles

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

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

eml is on

Pass 24 May 2014 88,822 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 88,806 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 23 May 2013 85,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre has radial cracks

Pass 23 May 2013 85,001 miles

n/s/r tyre has radial cracks

Pass 21 May 2012 78,961 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside+offside front tyres+nearside rear tyreside wall perished

Pass 24 May 2011 74,202 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 67,585 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 64,297 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 64,297 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 60,657 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 60,657 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 56,595 miles

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

evidence of grease loss at o/s c.v boot

o/s and n/s headlamp aims on low limits

Pass 22 May 2006 37,618 miles

both front flexey brake pipes slight damage advise replace

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 NXU is a 2002 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 NXU, 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 NXU registered?

DG02 NXU is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is DG02 NXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG02 NXU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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