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SY02 VUX

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,739 mi
Last recorded108,739 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 VUX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 108,739 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 95,163 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 94,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 79,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 68,921 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 58,037 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,755 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 41,785 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 37,541 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 27,851 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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SY02 VUX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VUX, 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 VUX registered?

SY02 VUX is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is SY02 VUX safe to buy?

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