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T21 MTS

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,136 mi
Last recorded140,136 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 MTS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 140,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear disc rusty

Fail 6 Nov 2012 140,136 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear disc rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2011 120,242 miles

Nearside Front 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 caliper handbrake leaver sticking

Fail 27 Oct 2011 120,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front 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 caliper handbrake leaver sticking

Pass 16 Oct 2010 103,435 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

back box and centre box showing signs of corrosion

exhaust cat noisey

Fail 15 Oct 2010 103,435 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

back box and centre box showing signs of corrosion

exhaust cat noisey

Pass 23 Oct 2009 86,888 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 86,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 74,739 miles

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

chip in windscreen in zone a but has been repaired

near side front tyre has cut in tread, but not down to canvas

Fail 29 Oct 2008 74,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip in windscreen in zone a but has been repaired

near side front tyre has cut in tread, but not down to canvas

Pass 30 Oct 2007 60,535 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 56,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 56,791 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 45,173 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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T21 MTS is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T21 MTS, 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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T21 MTS is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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The MOT history for T21 MTS shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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