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SE02 SVU

2002 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,079 mi
Last recorded77,079 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE02 SVU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 77,079 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 77,007 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,274 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 25,274 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all four wheels slightly buckled

Fail 14 Jul 2011 72,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all four wheels slightly buckled

Fail 13 Jul 2011 72,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

All 4 wheels buckled

Evidence of accident damage to N/S/F

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 64,669 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 56,210 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 56,210 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 54,047 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

r4ear brake pads slightly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2007 49,052 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 43,968 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 43,968 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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SE02 SVU is a 2002 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SE02 SVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE02 SVU registered?

SE02 SVU is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is SE02 SVU safe to buy?

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