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VU02 XCA

2002 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

220,751 mi
Last recorded220,751 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 XCA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 220,751 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 220,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 209,557 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 209,557 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 200,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 200,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 179,693 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 161,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light staying on

nearside front tyre starting to wear outside edge

offside rear coil spring very end missing

signs of brake fluid underside front of vehicle no signs of leaks at test

Pass 28 Feb 2013 161,965 miles

air bag light staying on

nearside front tyre starting to wear outside edge

offside rear coil spring very end missing

signs of brake fluid underside front of vehicle no signs of leaks at test

Pass 6 Mar 2012 148,774 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 135,905 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 125,609 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front bumper damaged.

rear brakes need attention.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 116,734 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 105,653 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 89,516 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 72,733 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 72,733 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 XCA is a 2002 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XCA, 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 XCA registered?

VU02 XCA is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is VU02 XCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 XCA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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