MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,103 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine management light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar/rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar/rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 195/65 r15 91H (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm @ 195/65 r15 91H (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak at engine
steering rack area damp
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak at engine
steering rack area damp
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak at engine
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak at engine
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SY02 SZV is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SY02 SZV, 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 SY02 SZV registered?
SY02 SZV is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2002.
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