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WA51 YZM

2002 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,312 mi
Last recorded138,312 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 YZM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2012 138,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

all suspension lowered

all wheels slightly wider than arch

Pass 17 Sep 2011 128,201 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 128,201 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 124,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front disc corroded in inner face

N/S/F C.V gaiter has pin hole and slightly leaking grease

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 124,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front disc corroded in inner face

N/S/F C.V gaiter has pin hole and slightly leaking grease

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 110,789 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 110,595 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 99,042 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 89,182 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 79,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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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WA51 YZM is a 2002 Seat Leon in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WA51 YZM, 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 WA51 YZM registered?

WA51 YZM is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 February 2002.

Is WA51 YZM safe to buy?

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