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VU02 LXX

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,978 mi
Last recorded83,978 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 LXX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 83,978 miles

drivers door mirror damaged

e m lamp lit indicating a fault

oil light flashed on during the test

small pin hole in the n/s outer c v boot

Pass 15 Feb 2011 79,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers door mirror cover insecure

engine management light lit on dash indicating a fault

Fail 15 Feb 2011 79,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers door mirror cover insecure

engine management light lit on dash indicating a fault

Pass 17 Feb 2010 73,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2010 73,690 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2009 67,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 67,538 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 60,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres 4-2mm tread

Fail 13 Feb 2008 60,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres 4-2mm tread

Pass 19 Feb 2007 53,380 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 53,376 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2006 43,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

both front and rear brake disc s linned

stong advise front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2006 43,414 miles

both front and rear brake disc s linned

stong advise front brake pads getting low

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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VU02 LXX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VU02 LXX, 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 VU02 LXX registered?

VU02 LXX is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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