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DG02 NYU

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,411 mi
Last recorded109,411 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 NYU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 109,411 miles

Oil leak

both rear coil springs corroded

engine management light on

Fail 24 Feb 2014 109,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear coil springs corroded

engine management light on

Pass 19 Feb 2013 105,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

both rear tyres starting to wear close to legal limit

centre caps

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

offside handbrake arm not fully returning

offside rear wheel starting to bind

oil leaks

slight damage to nearside sill

Fail 19 Feb 2013 105,682 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both bottom arm rear bushes starting to split

both rear tyres starting to wear close to legal limit

centre caps

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

offside handbrake arm not fully returning

offside rear wheel starting to bind

oil leaks

slight damage to nearside sill

Pass 16 Feb 2012 100,769 miles

Centre caps fitted

Centre seat belt starting to go faulty

Indicator stork starting to go faulty

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Rear discs corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 100,769 miles

Centre caps fitted

Centre seat belt starting to go faulty

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator stork starting to go faulty

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Rear discs corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 95,049 miles

Drive belts noisey

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

No water in vehicle before mot

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Offside rear handbrake arm not fully returning to its stop but not effecting its function

Oil leak

Rear discs worn and corroded

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,501 miles

Engine management light on

Front flexy exhaust pipe outer casing slightly deterioated

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 81,577 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 81,470 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 63,741 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 63,741 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 46,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 32,852 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 NYU is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NYU, 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 DG02 NYU registered?

DG02 NYU is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is DG02 NYU safe to buy?

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