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SG02 XSL

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,912 mi
Last recorded97,912 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 97,912 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 90,613 miles

nsf headlamp bracket broken but still scure

Fail 21 May 2015 90,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf headlamp bracket broken but still scure

Pass 21 May 2014 76,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 68,141 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 58,048 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 46,306 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,306 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,445 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 45,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 43,103 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 43,103 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,766 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,843 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 35,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,570 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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SG02 XSL is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XSL, 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 XSL registered?

SG02 XSL is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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