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SG02 XBU

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,136 mi
Last recorded112,136 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 XBU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 112,136 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 110,310 miles

Exhaust touching body.

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded. (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 110,308 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Stop lamp not working All 3 inoperative. (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front boots burst. (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washers aiming too high. (8.2.3)

Exhaust touching body.

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 108,107 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

both registration plates deteriated but not likely to be misread

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 24 Jun 2015 108,107 miles

NS trackrod end boot perished

Pass 18 Jun 2014 106,208 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)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 106,208 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 103,348 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2013 103,341 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2012 47,603 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 85,500 miles

engine light on

rear discs pitted

Fail 25 Aug 2011 85,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine light on

rear discs pitted

Pass 17 Jun 2010 75,014 miles

EML light on

exhaust system corroding

frt discs lipped

frt reg cracked

o/s/f caliper sticky

o/s/f pads has sign of heat damage

o/s/r tyre at 2mm

Fail 17 Jun 2010 75,014 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

EML light on

exhaust system corroding

frt discs lipped

frt reg cracked

o/s/f caliper sticky

o/s/f pads has sign of heat damage

o/s/r tyre at 2mm

Pass 29 Apr 2009 72,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light staying on

slight damage front number plate

Fail 29 Apr 2009 72,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management light staying on

slight damage front number plate

Pass 9 Apr 2008 62,444 miles

eml light on

Fail 9 Apr 2008 62,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

eml light on

frt discs starting to lip

hole at mid section of exhaust

n/s/r ind. slight white

rear calipers slightly sticky

rear discs starting to lip

slight crack at frt reg

Pass 9 Apr 2007 54,002 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 53,868 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 44,578 miles

nearside rear light lense cracked

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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SG02 XBU is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SG02 XBU, 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 SG02 XBU registered?

SG02 XBU is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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