MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
rear axle corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
rear axle corroded
Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing thin
engine cover fitted obscuring some components
rear exhaust becoming deteriorated
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing thin
engine cover fitted obscuring some components
rear exhaust becoming deteriorated
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine speed would not return to idle or engine would not switch off..after stalling engine it returned to normal.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JA02 PER is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2003 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 80,078 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 JA02 PER, 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 23 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was JA02 PER registered?
JA02 PER is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 April 2003.
Is JA02 PER safe to buy?
The MOT history for JA02 PER shows 21 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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