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LR02 VPX

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,993 mi
Last recorded93,993 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 VPX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 93,993 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

near side front ant roll bar linkgae cover split

Fail 29 Jan 2009 85,895 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

near side front tyre worn outer edge

off side front steering arm play

Pass 29 Jan 2009 85,895 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

near side front tyre worn outer edge

off side front steering arm play

Pass 1 Oct 2007 77,969 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 66,767 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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LR02 VPX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 87,915 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 LR02 VPX, 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 25 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR02 VPX registered?

LR02 VPX is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LR02 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR02 VPX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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