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DG02 OAD

2002 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,053 mi
Last recorded159,053 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 159,053 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 150,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml warning lamp illuminated

Fail 17 Jul 2015 150,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml warning lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Aug 2014 143,758 miles

Centre exhaust pipe mounting bracket broken

Damage to screen but not effecting drivers view

Eml warning light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside front tyre on 2mm and deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm and worn on outer shoulder and deteriorated

No oil showing on dipstick add 1 litre of 5/30 for emissions test

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre on 3mm and deteriorated

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

offside front tyre on 3mm and deteriorated 195/65/15 H

Fail 1 Aug 2014 143,758 miles

Centre exhaust pipe mounting bracket broken

Damage to screen but not effecting drivers view

Eml warning light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside front tyre on 2mm and deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm and worn on outer shoulder and deteriorated

No oil showing on dipstick add 1 litre of 5/30 for emissions test

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre on 3mm and deteriorated

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

offside front tyre on 3mm and deteriorated 195/65/15 H

Pass 30 Jul 2013 132,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

Fail 29 Jul 2013 132,657 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

Pass 3 Aug 2012 120,693 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 108,920 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust bracket broken but still fully supported

Pass 11 Sep 2010 101,690 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 101,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear wheel binding

Nearside wheel bearing slightly ruff when rotated

Pass 9 Sep 2009 92,511 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 92,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 84,428 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 77,322 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 77,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 71,473 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 OAD is a 2002 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OAD, 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 OAD registered?

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

Is DG02 OAD safe to buy?

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