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VX51 ZFG

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,907 mi
Last recorded74,907 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 ZFG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 74,907 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 74,906 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,635 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 59,726 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 59,726 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Lambda sensor wire resting on cat convertor

Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,269 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 56,269 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 53,197 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 53,197 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 50,413 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 17 Mar 2012 47,894 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supporting exhaust

o s f tyre perishing inbetween tread

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 19 Mar 2011 45,223 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

lamda sensor wire is catching on exhaust and burnt through

n s r tyre perishing in between tread

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

slight fuel around fuel filter

Fail 19 Mar 2011 45,223 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

lamda sensor wire is catching on exhaust and burnt through

n s r tyre perishing in between tread

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

slight fuel around fuel filter

Pass 13 Mar 2010 42,396 miles

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated and broken but still supporting exhaust [just hanging on]

slight mist of fuel around fuel filter

Pass 21 Mar 2009 39,499 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 39,499 miles

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

centre caps fitted

top engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,602 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 36,598 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyre wearing on outer edges

n s f tyre sidewall and in between tread perished

Pass 10 Feb 2007 33,531 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2006 31,251 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 31,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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VX51 ZFG is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX51 ZFG, 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.

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VX51 ZFG is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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