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VU02 NPX

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,378 mi
Last recorded132,378 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 NPX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 132,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 122,964 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 122,964 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 120,016 miles

engine man.light on

Fail 28 Mar 2014 119,974 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

engine man.light on

Pass 3 Oct 2012 112,181 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 112,137 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 99,894 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 99,894 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 85,957 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 85,957 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 79,026 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 69,277 miles

Both rear tyres getting low.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2007 59,750 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 59,748 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 50,673 miles

Rear wiper blade required.

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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VU02 NPX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol 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 VU02 NPX, 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 NPX registered?

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

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The MOT history for VU02 NPX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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