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VU02 XBO

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,627 mi
Last recorded146,627 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 146,627 miles

Exhaust rear section mounting snaped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside EML on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 141,596 miles

Exhaust rear section mounting corroded {not atatched to exhaust system!{

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 137,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

eml on

Pass 13 Apr 2012 133,955 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 128,986 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 126,255 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 121,331 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 121,331 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 105,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 105,845 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 101,613 miles

advise both front tyres on limit of 1.6mm inner edge.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 84,929 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 XBO is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

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

Is VU02 XBO safe to buy?

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