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SY02 VVF

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,071 mi
Last recorded109,071 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 VVF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 109,071 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 109,030 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 103,318 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 98,648 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 94,971 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 90,196 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 82,752 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers wiper slightly worn and dragging slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2009 75,538 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 75,396 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2008 69,570 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 69,570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 58,139 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 VVF is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

SY02 VVF is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 July 2002.

Is SY02 VVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY02 VVF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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