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DX51 VYT

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,692 mi
Last recorded93,692 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 VYT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 93,692 miles

TYRE SIZE: 195/65X15 91H

both rear tyres perishing/splitting (dated 1998/2005)

damage to screen

engine noisey (cam/followers?)

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 2 Feb 2015 93,692 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

TYRE SIZE: 195/65X15 91H

both rear tyres perishing/splitting (dated 1998/2005)

brake servo vacuum pipe split

damage to screen

engine noisey (cam/followers?)

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2014 89,132 miles

2 X Front antiroll bar D Bushes slightly worn

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

O/S/F Tyre perished on outer edge of tread

O/S/R Tyre perished on outer side wall

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 89,122 miles

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

2 X Front antiroll bar D Bushes slightly worn

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

O/S/F Tyre perished on outer edge of tread

O/S/R Tyre perished on outer side wall

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 87,052 miles

o/s/f bottom wishbone - rear bush has slight play

Fail 26 Jan 2013 86,965 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear wheels have slight bind

o/s/f bottom wishbone - rear bush has slight play

o/s/r handbrake effort low but still working

Fail 27 Jan 2012 85,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 85,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 83,404 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 80,631 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 73,050 miles

Engine Management Light on Dash during test

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 63,340 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 63,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 56,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 49,074 miles

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

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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DX51 VYT is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DX51 VYT, 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 DX51 VYT registered?

DX51 VYT is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is DX51 VYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 VYT shows 15 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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