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SK02 WCJ

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,200 mi
Last recorded104,200 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 WCJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 104,200 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 104,200 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 99,427 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Sep 2017 95,244 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 95,244 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 91,230 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 86,697 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and under trays fitted time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2014 82,828 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,954 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 78,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 76,096 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both track rod end gaiters deteriorated

exhaust CAT section deteriorated and blowing slightly

exhaust centre section deteriroated

exhaust centre section heat shield loose

judder on front brakes

offside rear tyre cracking and nailed

offside wiper blade deteriorated

rear axle bushes deteriorated

wear in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Fail 26 Oct 2012 76,087 miles

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

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both track rod end gaiters deteriorated

exhaust CAT section deteriorated and blowing slightly

exhaust centre section deteriroated

exhaust centre section heat shield loose

judder on front brakes

nearside rear brake disc badly pitted on inner face

offside hand brake reading low

offside rear tyre cracking and nailed

offside wiper blade deteriorated

rear axle bushes deteriorated

wear in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2011 69,324 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 69,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 63,353 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 58,207 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 58,167 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 52,460 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 52,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,783 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 39,899 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 39,891 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,857 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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SK02 WCJ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SK02 WCJ, 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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SK02 WCJ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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