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VU02 NSN

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,279 mi
Last recorded139,279 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 NSN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 139,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 130,930 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 120,508 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 105,952 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 92,202 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 76,726 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 76,712 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 69,290 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 69,290 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,861 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 59,861 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 59,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 59,761 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 56,817 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 46,168 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 46,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 34,818 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 24,818 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4) DANGEROUS

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

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 NSN is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NSN, 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

How do I check the history of VU02 NSN?

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What year was VU02 NSN registered?

VU02 NSN is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2002.

Is VU02 NSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 NSN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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