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ST02 LVL

2002 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,825 mi
Last recorded72,825 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 LVL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 72,825 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 72,825 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,689 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,456 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 49,680 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 46,155 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 46,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,021 miles

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

Exhaust front and centre sections deteriorated but not leaking or insecure

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 46,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Exhaust front and centre sections deteriorated but not leaking or insecure

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,845 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 45,845 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 44,890 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 44,890 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,843 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 40,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,541 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,273 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 32,273 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 27,895 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 23,604 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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ST02 LVL is a 2002 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,598cc 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 ST02 LVL, 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

How do I check the history of ST02 LVL?

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What year was ST02 LVL registered?

ST02 LVL is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is ST02 LVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST02 LVL shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST02 LVL have outstanding finance?

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