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SY02 VYC

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

121,925 mi
Last recorded121,925 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2012 121,925 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Jan 2011 111,799 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 111,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 97,928 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 97,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 97,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting out of position on rubber,may become detached.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 88,863 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 88,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 78,632 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 64,911 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 64,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 VYC is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 SY02 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

SY02 VYC is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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The MOT history for SY02 VYC shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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