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SL02 KWM

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,220 mi
Last recorded138,220 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 KWM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2022 138,220 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 134,189 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 128,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 123,535 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 115,187 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 115,186 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 103,203 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 90,867 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 83,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 77,734 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jul 2010 70,830 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 70,801 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 62,672 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 52,956 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 52,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 45,846 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 45,846 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 37,172 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 37,172 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 KWM is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KWM, 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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SL02 KWM is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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