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FD02 XUJ

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

119,934 mi
Last recorded119,934 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 XUJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 119,934 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 110,838 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve clamp - bolts are loose aswell (6.1.2 (a))

EML light on dash

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack in the centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust rear silencer is in very poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2021 108,319 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder & perished - 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn smooth close to cords on shoulders - 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer poor condition

Fail 17 Dec 2021 108,319 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder & perished - 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn smooth close to cords on shoulders - 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2020 106,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bad both shoulders near to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

eml light on

Fail 11 Dec 2020 106,344 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bad both shoulders near to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

eml light on

Pass 5 Dec 2019 104,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bad on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

eml light on. engine has a miss fire

Fail 3 Dec 2019 104,279 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mounting rubber (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bad on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

eml light on. engine has a miss fire

Pass 23 Nov 2018 102,654 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on both shoulders

Rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 21 Nov 2018 102,652 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on both shoulders

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2017 100,536 miles

Rear silencer outer skin poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2016 97,398 miles

Exhaust back box outter skin poor condition

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge also has a puncture

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system only supported by one hanger two more are broken

Fail 15 Nov 2016 97,398 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust back box outter skin poor condition

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge also has a puncture

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system only supported by one hanger two more are broken

Pass 29 Oct 2015 94,336 miles

Exhaust has to mounting brackets broken off

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 94,336 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has to mounting brackets broken off

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 90,029 miles

exhaust front heat sheild loose

nearside rear tyre low tread and cracking in tread area

offside rear tyre low tread on edges

rear exhaust corroded condition

Fail 31 Oct 2014 90,008 miles

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

exhaust front heat sheild loose

nearside rear tyre low tread and cracking in tread area

offside rear tyre low tread on edges

rear exhaust corroded condition

Pass 23 May 2013 82,716 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut on side wall

Pass 3 May 2012 78,682 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 74,458 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 71,315 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 71,315 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 69,068 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,068 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 66,175 miles
Fail 27 May 2007 66,174 miles

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

engine overheated during emmisions test.

Pass 24 May 2006 53,717 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 May 2006 53,717 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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FD02 XUJ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FD02 XUJ, 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 FD02 XUJ registered?

FD02 XUJ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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