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SY52 SYU

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,959 mi
Last recorded101,959 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 SYU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 101,959 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 92,419 miles

rear brake discs pitted.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 91,971 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 6 May 2010 81,030 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 73,957 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 63,085 miles

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 6 May 2008 63,085 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Dec 2007 59,841 miles

engine management on

judder from front n/side disc

requires front and rear discs

Fail 19 Dec 2007 59,841 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine management on

judder from front n/side disc

requires front and rear discs

Pass 14 Nov 2006 44,141 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 27,603 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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SY52 SYU is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SY52 SYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY52 SYU?

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What year was SY52 SYU registered?

SY52 SYU is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 December 2002.

Is SY52 SYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY52 SYU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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