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SC02 NDJ

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,762 mi
Last recorded96,762 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 NDJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 96,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 88,803 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 80,457 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,327 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 79,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 75,960 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 75,093 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 74,138 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 70,757 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 70,757 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 67,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 65,856 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 65,856 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 63,100 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f brake backing plate corroded

o/s/f brake backing plate corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2014 60,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f brake backing plate corroded

o/s/f brake backing plate corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 58,047 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly perished but no excessive movement

Both rear axle front bushes are slightly perished but not excessive

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs backing plates are corroded

Nearside front wiper starting to smear the screen slightly

Rear discs are corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,947 miles

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Nearside rear tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left

Offside rear tyre has 3-4 mm of tread left

Rear discs are corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,976 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 49,972 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,640 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,203 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,558 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,920 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,601 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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SC02 NDJ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SC02 NDJ, 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 SC02 NDJ registered?

SC02 NDJ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 August 2002.

Is SC02 NDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC02 NDJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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