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VU02 NSJ

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,559 mi
Last recorded148,559 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 NSJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 148,559 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2017 139,245 miles

Central Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 4 May 2017 139,208 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Central Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 May 2016 131,670 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 125,190 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 125,190 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 120,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2013 114,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both wiper blades poor

Fail 17 May 2013 114,967 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both wiper blades poor

Fail 10 Mar 2012 104,152 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 104,152 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 91,781 miles

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

Both front brake discs badly worn/ pitted

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 80,957 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 68,611 miles

both front tyres showing wear on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2008 54,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,150 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,323 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 NSJ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NSJ, 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 NSJ registered?

VU02 NSJ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is VU02 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 NSJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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