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FG02 FZL

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

135,696 mi
Last recorded135,696 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 FZL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 135,696 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 135,688 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 131,400 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged by jacking point

Nearside Rear sill damaged by jacking point

Offside Front sill damaged by jacking point

Reverse lamps not working

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 131,345 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill damaged by jacking point

Nearside Rear sill damaged by jacking point

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill damaged by jacking point

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lamps not working

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 126,707 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 126,707 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 122,197 miles

Advise both front tyre tread on limit

Advise near side rear tyre tread on limit .

Advise offside rear tyre cracking in between .

Pass 26 Sep 2018 116,211 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 109,228 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box is very corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 106,380 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 106,380 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 98,913 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 98,913 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 95,653 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 88,311 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

offside registration lamp lens missing

Fail 17 Jan 2014 88,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

offside registration lamp lens missing

Pass 26 Jan 2013 80,049 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 71,774 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 67,908 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 57,779 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 57,768 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear pads

Fail 14 May 2009 48,965 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

deep cut on side wall on n/s/f tyre

n/s/f wiper blade split

small chips all over front windscreen

Pass 14 May 2009 48,965 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

deep cut on side wall on n/s/f tyre

n/s/f wiper blade split

small chips all over front windscreen

Pass 24 May 2008 43,385 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 43,385 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 May 2007 37,840 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 37,840 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 25 May 2007 37,840 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 May 2006 31,403 miles
Pass 28 May 2005 25,031 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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FG02 FZL is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 FG02 FZL, 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 FG02 FZL registered?

FG02 FZL is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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