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SP51 LFL

2002 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,513 mi
Last recorded139,513 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 LFL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 139,513 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 139,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 130,634 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jan 2016 130,420 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both steering rack gaiters twisted

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Feb 2015 119,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 107,416 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 107,051 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 96,426 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 89,872 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brakes require atention

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2012 89,872 miles

front brakes require atention

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2011 79,222 miles

advise front brakes require atention

advise n/s/f door mirror glass broken

Pass 4 Feb 2010 67,723 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 67,722 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres low tred depth

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2009 52,811 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 52,811 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,279 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 41,296 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 410,216 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 32,788 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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SP51 LFL is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 SP51 LFL, 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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SP51 LFL is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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