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ST02 OYX

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,799 mi
Last recorded98,799 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 OYX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 98,799 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 97,163 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Underside of vehicle has advanced corrosion.

Fail 5 Dec 2024 97,156 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Underside of vehicle has advanced corrosion.

Pass 4 Dec 2023 95,177 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 95,174 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 93,611 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central and fuel tank heat shields mountings poor.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And nearside rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 93,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central and fuel tank heat shields mountings poor.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And nearside rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 89,192 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 81,923 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 81,922 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front flex (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 80,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2018 73,362 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s/f and o/s/f also bold on inner edges 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 66,364 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

auxiliary belt deteriorating and cracking

front flexi exhaust pipe damaged

front sub-frame bushes deteriorating

front tyres wearing unevenly and low on inner edges 195/65/15

n/s/r brake binding

rear axel showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 May 2017 66,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front flexi exhaust pipe damaged

front sub-frame bushes deteriorating

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

auxiliary belt deteriorating and cracking

front tyres wearing unevenly and low on inner edges 195/65/15

n/s/r brake binding

rear axel showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,854 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Jun 2015 51,624 miles

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 51,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Oct 2014 51,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2013 48,830 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 48,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,630 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 47,628 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 45,864 miles

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

Oil leak

rear discs worn

Fail 25 Oct 2010 43,090 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 43,090 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,508 miles

front exhaust support is insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,361 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 30,361 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,190 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,487 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 16,575 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 12,248 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 OYX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OYX, 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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What year was ST02 OYX registered?

ST02 OYX is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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The MOT history for ST02 OYX shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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