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EG02 KCY

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,221 mi
Last recorded152,221 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG02 KCY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 152,221 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 139,761 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 123,230 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 102,666 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 91,047 miles

Nearside windscreen washer jet not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

There is a strong smell of coolant coming from the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 91,047 miles

Nearside windscreen washer jet not working

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

There is a strong smell of coolant coming from the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 85,638 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 79,752 miles

UNDERBODY PROTECTION COVERS FITTED

Fail 22 Dec 2010 79,752 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED

UNDERBODY PROTECTION COVERS FITTED

Pass 22 Dec 2009 72,557 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 72,557 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 65,341 miles

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

o/s/r tyre and front tyres near limit....fronts worn on edges

wish bone bushs soft

Pass 23 Dec 2008 65,341 miles

o/s/r tyre and front tyres near limit....fronts worn on edges

wish bone bushs soft

Pass 13 Oct 2007 55,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

horn sticky

Pass 14 Oct 2006 45,901 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 36,306 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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EG02 KCY is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EG02 KCY, 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 EG02 KCY registered?

EG02 KCY is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is EG02 KCY safe to buy?

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