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WJ02 VDZ

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,578 mi
Last recorded93,578 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 VDZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 93,578 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 92,197 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 90,015 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 89,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 86,881 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 86,881 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 84,910 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 84,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 82,571 miles

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2014 82,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2013 80,643 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 80,628 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 76,085 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 70,882 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 70,882 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 68,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Oct 2010 68,069 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 62,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 48,126 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre to rear exhaust joint in poor condition

slight imbalance on front brake rise and fall

Pass 18 Oct 2007 37,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise engine oil leak.

Fail 18 Oct 2007 37,977 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise engine oil leak.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,628 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,242 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 VDZ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

WJ02 VDZ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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