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SV02 GZT

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

174,185 mi
Last recorded174,185 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 GZT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 174,185 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror cover missing

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear coil springs corroded

Various body panels damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2021 170,731 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

accident damage to various panels

coil springs corroded

front brake flexi hoses perished

Fail 3 Dec 2021 170,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

accident damage to various panels

coil springs corroded

front brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 11 Dec 2020 168,166 miles

coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

n/s mirror damaged

o/s accident damage

Fail 11 Dec 2020 168,166 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

n/s mirror damaged

o/s accident damage

Pass 24 May 2019 156,265 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 156,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 152,685 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 152,683 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 150,090 miles

coil springs heavily corroded

rear discs heavily corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 150,090 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil springs heavily corroded

rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 147,805 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Offside rear indicator discoloured

Fail 9 Jun 2016 147,805 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

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

Offside rear indicator discoloured

Fail 20 May 2015 145,129 miles

o/s/f outer door handle worn

rear axle front bushes perished

rear brake discs corroded

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coil springs corroded

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 20 May 2015 145,129 miles

coil springs corroded

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s/f outer door handle worn

rear axle front bushes perished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 142,858 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 137,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

after market hid bulbs fitted to head lights

Fail 13 May 2013 137,922 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

after market hid bulbs fitted to head lights

Pass 1 May 2012 123,145 miles

HID bulbs fitted

Pass 28 May 2011 107,939 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

after market HID head light bulbs fitted

both rear brake discs are deteriorated

damage to passenger rear outter sill,Dose not effect prescribed areas.

Fail 28 May 2011 107,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

after market HID head light bulbs fitted

both rear brake discs are deteriorated

damage to passenger rear outter sill,Dose not effect prescribed areas.

Fail 12 May 2010 94,111 miles

Both front discs worn thin(recommend attention very soon).N/S/R sill area damaged.Tow ball close to lower part of number plate.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2010 94,111 miles

Both front discs worn thin(recommend attention very soon).N/S/R sill area damaged.Tow ball close to lower part of number plate.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 84,384 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr sill damaged

Pass 1 May 2008 74,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2007 64,054 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2006 52,437 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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SV02 GZT is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SV02 GZT, 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 SV02 GZT registered?

SV02 GZT is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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