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VO02 DPX

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,513 mi
Last recorded103,513 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 DPX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 103,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

epc light on

Fail 23 Jun 2016 103,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

epc light on

Fail 21 May 2016 103,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EPC Lamp indicating a fault

Centre brake light not working

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside plastic wheel arch guard insecure

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Also imbalance of 20% (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 May 2015 100,355 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 May 2015 100,355 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 97,032 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 93,810 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 93,810 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 22 May 2012 91,067 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 87,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

high level brake lamp inop unable to check if is connected benefit of doubt to presenter given

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 May 2010 84,700 miles

front number plate very slightly deteriorating

nearside front side light slightly dim

Fail 17 May 2010 84,700 miles

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

front number plate very slightly deteriorating

nearside front side light slightly dim

Pass 22 May 2009 81,379 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 81,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 77,295 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 59,549 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 56,167 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VO02 DPX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VO02 DPX, 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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VO02 DPX is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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