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DJZ 9224

2002 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,181 mi
Last recorded183,181 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJZ 9224
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 183,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 183,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 175,381 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills corroded but not excessive

corrosion of front brake discs

corrosion of metal brake pipes

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

wheel alignment required

Fail 14 Dec 2015 175,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills corroded but not excessive

corrosion of front brake discs

corrosion of metal brake pipes

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 166,993 miles

both outer sills corroded

nearside front inner drive shaft bolt insecure

wear at both rear axle bushes

Fail 8 Dec 2014 166,993 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer sills corroded

nearside front inner drive shaft bolt insecure

wear at both rear axle bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2013 157,067 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 157,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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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DJZ 9224 is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DJZ 9224, 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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DJZ 9224 is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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