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WJ02 LVE

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,689 mi
Last recorded111,689 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 LVE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 111,689 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 108,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 107,410 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 107,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 104,537 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 99,112 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 92,390 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 88,028 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 87,981 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 81,642 miles

aims passable but slightly blurred

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 22 Mar 2010 78,396 miles

ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

END FLOAT STEERING RACK.

Fail 22 Mar 2010 78,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

END FLOAT STEERING RACK.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 74,523 miles

ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES.

Fail 17 Mar 2009 74,523 miles

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

ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES.

Fail 3 Apr 2008 70,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 70,617 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 66,055 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 66,055 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 61,410 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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WJ02 LVE is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WJ02 LVE, 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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What year was WJ02 LVE registered?

WJ02 LVE is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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