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WJ02 WKN

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,855 mi
Last recorded132,855 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 WKN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 132,855 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 126,263 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 126,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 121,154 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and rusty

front brake pads appear to be worn low on the o/s

glow plug light flashing

n/s ront tyre inner sidewall damaged

needs tracking

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s rear lamp lens damaged

o/s rear tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s washer part blocked

Fail 30 Jan 2012 121,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level very low

front brake discs worn and rusty

front brake pads appear to be worn low on the o/s

glow plug light flashing

n/s ront tyre inner sidewall damaged

needs tracking

o/s front tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s rear lamp lens damaged

o/s rear tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s washer part blocked

Pass 27 Jan 2011 107,509 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 97,016 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 96,818 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 88,975 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 78,268 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre inner low/worn

Pass 28 Jan 2008 78,268 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre inner low/worn

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 WKN is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WKN, 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 WKN is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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The MOT history for WJ02 WKN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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