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SL02 EVY

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,568 mi
Last recorded83,568 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 EVY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 83,568 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2017 83,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 81,367 miles

Emissions not tested emissions (7.3.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing unable to access (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine light on

epc light on

high level brake light inop

Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,929 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

E.P.C light on indicating fault

engine management light on

Fail 21 Jul 2015 78,929 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

E.P.C light on indicating fault

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jul 2014 75,320 miles

bonnet stiff to open

Fail 19 Jul 2014 75,320 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

2 x front brake discs worn

bonnet stiff to open

o/s/f brake sticking

Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,434 miles

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

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

rear brake calipers binding a little

Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,779 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 66,779 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 63,234 miles

front brake disks are heavly worn

Fail 14 Jul 2011 63,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake disks are heavly worn

Pass 15 Jul 2010 54,422 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 54,422 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Inner Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 42,886 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 33,356 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 33,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 26,720 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 19,856 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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SL02 EVY is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL02 EVY, 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 SL02 EVY registered?

SL02 EVY is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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