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VU02 NKN

2002 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,004 mi
Last recorded135,004 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 NKN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 135,004 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

engine light on

Fail 23 Jun 2014 135,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

engine light on

Pass 23 May 2013 131,605 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)

warning light on the dash

Fail 23 May 2013 131,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

warning light on the dash

Pass 13 Jun 2012 124,287 miles

Battery loose

Cat to front pipe has slight blow

Centre exhaust section corroded

Engine management light on during test

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2012 124,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Battery loose

Cat to front pipe has slight blow

Centre exhaust section corroded

Engine management light on during test

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front number plate damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2011 117,378 miles

Both rear axle bushes worn

Engine management light on during test

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate cracked and poor condition

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2011 117,378 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Both rear axle bushes worn

Engine management light on during test

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate cracked and poor condition

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 108,832 miles

slight damage to o/s door mirror (rear view ok)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 108,832 miles

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

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

slight damage to o/s door mirror (rear view ok)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 100,024 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 100,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 89,730 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 89,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 75,998 miles

near side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Jul 2006 63,889 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 63,889 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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VU02 NKN is a 2002 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NKN, 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 VU02 NKN registered?

VU02 NKN is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is VU02 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 NKN shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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