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WJ02 XHG

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,201 mi
Last recorded116,201 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 XHG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 116,201 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 116,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 111,693 miles

Both fuel tank straps are slightly corroded

Both rear coil springs are slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Centre (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Engine mount bush has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slight deteriation

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm

Fail 3 Aug 2016 111,693 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Both fuel tank straps are slightly corroded

Both rear coil springs are slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Centre (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Engine mount bush has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slight deteriation

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Aug 2015 107,376 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly deteriated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

advise both rear fuel tank straps are slightly corroed

slight oil leak

there is a nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2015 107,376 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly deteriated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise both rear fuel tank straps are slightly corroed

slight oil leak

there is a nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2014 102,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Aug 2013 100,450 miles

offside wiper split at edges

Fail 9 Aug 2013 100,448 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

offside wiper split at edges

Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,757 miles

near side rear number plate light lense cover missing

Pass 14 Jul 2011 80,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear numberplate slightly loose

Fail 14 Jul 2011 80,400 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear numberplate slightly loose

Pass 22 Jul 2010 71,152 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 63,702 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 63,702 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 50,729 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 34,814 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 XHG is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

WJ02 XHG is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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