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SL02 EWA

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,025 mi
Last recorded113,025 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 EWA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 113,025 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 109,599 miles

EPC light on

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 95,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,265 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 82,846 miles

CENTRE AND FRONT EXHAUST BRACKETS BROKEN

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 82,785 miles

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

CENTRE AND FRONT EXHAUST BRACKETS BROKEN

O/S/R TYRE NAIL IN

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 71,211 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2009 71,211 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 57,570 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,375 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 26,915 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 26,915 miles

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

o/s/front tyre bald on inside edge & 2mm

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 EWA is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EWA, 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 SL02 EWA registered?

SL02 EWA is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is SL02 EWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL02 EWA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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