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DY02 EXK

2002 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,451 mi
Last recorded171,451 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 EXK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 171,451 miles

Offside Front Inner Constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Trackrod end dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2019 166,595 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 161,962 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 153,163 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 146,921 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 140,985 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 134,641 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 127,543 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 119,254 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 28 Apr 2011 109,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres lumpy on inner tread

Fail 28 Apr 2011 109,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear tyres lumpy on inner tread

Pass 10 May 2010 101,002 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 100,681 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2009 85,951 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 74,490 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 66,210 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 66,206 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 May 2006 51,554 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 51,954 miles

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

Offside 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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DY02 EXK is a 2002 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY02 EXK, 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 DY02 EXK registered?

DY02 EXK is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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