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WJ02 UXT

2002 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

230,988 mi
Last recorded230,988 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 UXT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 230,988 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cv boot

footbrake travel

Fail 13 Feb 2024 230,983 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cv boot

footbrake travel

Pass 14 Feb 2023 227,579 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Offside Front splash plate corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2022 220,223 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 220,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 213,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE ()

Fail 23 Feb 2021 213,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 209,690 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advise ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 209,676 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) strong advise ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 204,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play top strut mount

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2019 204,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play top strut mount

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 200,206 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 195,514 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 190,110 miles

Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

Slight corrosion to rear brake discs.

Slight wear nearside steering tie rod inner joint.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 185,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 185,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 180,416 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 171,512 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight play in the nearside front tie rod end

Fail 7 Mar 2013 171,503 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight play in the nearside front tie rod end

Pass 6 Mar 2012 163,258 miles

n/s steering rack tie rod arm has slight play in a ball joint

Fail 6 Mar 2012 163,256 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s steering rack tie rod arm has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 26 Feb 2011 155,611 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and close to wear bars

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2010 147,198 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 137,765 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 128,144 miles

DEEP SCORE ON O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACE

N/S REAR TYRE NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT

OIL LEAK FROM O/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

Fail 3 Mar 2008 128,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

DEEP SCORE ON O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACE

N/S REAR TYRE NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT

OIL LEAK FROM O/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

Pass 16 Mar 2007 118,888 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 118,888 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 109,849 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 109,849 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 UXT is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 UXT, 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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WJ02 UXT is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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