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VF02 NCZ

2002 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

246,992 mi
Last recorded246,992 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 NCZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 246,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 246,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 236,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 229,531 miles

engine noise

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2012 229,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

engine noise

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2011 226,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s steering inner arm play noted

Fail 11 Oct 2011 226,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s steering inner arm play noted

Fail 12 Oct 2010 220,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 220,171 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 213,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 213,763 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 205,404 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 193,618 miles

At next front brake pad change replace disc Slight bind on nearside rear brake

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 169,108 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 129,380 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 129,380 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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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VF02 NCZ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VF02 NCZ, 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 VF02 NCZ registered?

VF02 NCZ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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