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VU02 NSY

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,819 mi
Last recorded102,819 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 NSY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 102,819 miles

Play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,500 miles

center exhaust rubbers split but still supported

nearside sill damaged

play in nearside steering rack end

slight play in nearside front strut top

Fail 2 Apr 2012 80,500 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center exhaust rubbers split but still supported

nearside sill damaged

play in nearside steering rack end

slight play in nearside front strut top

Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,337 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 58,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,581 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,812 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,344 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 36,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 36,105 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 32,643 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 NSY is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NSY, 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 NSY registered?

VU02 NSY is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is VU02 NSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 NSY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU02 NSY have outstanding finance?

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