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VO02 HMC

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,756 mi
Last recorded75,756 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO02 HMC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 75,756 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2011 75,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2010 67,760 miles

rear brake discs scored

Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,268 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 59,268 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise brake pads allround due to failing on corroded and pitted brake disks

advise tracking due to abnormal front tyre wear

centre exhaust mount fractured and only supporting on one side

near side front tyre on legal limmit

off side front tyre close to the legal limmit

Fail 21 Jul 2008 53,730 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 53,730 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 1 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 36,307 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 36,307 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres on 1.6mm on outer edges

rear brake discs heavily corroded

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 HMC is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HMC, 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

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What year was VO02 HMC registered?

VO02 HMC is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is VO02 HMC safe to buy?

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