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WP51 UKF

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

149,432 mi
Last recorded149,432 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 UKF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 149,432 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions only just let limits

rack boots damp

Fail 19 Oct 2022 149,431 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions only just let limits

rack boots damp

Pass 26 Oct 2021 146,024 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 146,023 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 140,682 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 136,835 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 129,193 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 129,193 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 121,896 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 121,894 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 115,387 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 115,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 108,156 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 108,156 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 99,369 miles

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

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing a full seatbelt inspection

Fail 26 Jan 2015 99,341 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing a full seatbelt inspection

Pass 29 Jan 2014 89,589 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 89,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 81,568 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 72,664 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 72,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 65,581 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 65,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 58,758 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 52,213 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 44,746 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre has alarge thorn in inner sidewall, which allows air to escape if removed!

Pass 29 Jan 2008 44,746 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has alarge thorn in inner sidewall, which allows air to escape if removed!

Pass 16 Jan 2007 37,708 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 31,125 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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WP51 UKF is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WP51 UKF, 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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WP51 UKF is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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