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SL02 EWC

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,631 mi
Last recorded90,631 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 90,631 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 83,062 miles

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 83,062 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,618 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 74,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EPC LIGHT on

o/side wiper hitting windscreen pillar

Pass 11 Oct 2012 71,923 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 66,147 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 66,147 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 60,206 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 52,622 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 47,443 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,248 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 40,248 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,162 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 39,162 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 EWC is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EWC, 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 EWC registered?

SL02 EWC is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2002.

Is SL02 EWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL02 EWC shows 15 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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