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WR02 VLV

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

130,965 mi
Last recorded130,965 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 VLV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 130,965 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 130,965 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 130,965 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 124,169 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 119,571 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 114,774 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 110,816 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 110,816 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 98,617 miles

both cv n/s cv gaiters starting to split

brake discs corroded and lipped

brake warning light on

front pads wearing low

heavy engine oil leaks

rear silencer in poor condition

stone chips in windscreen

unable to fully inspect condition of brakes

Fail 27 Feb 2012 98,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both cv n/s cv gaiters starting to split

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

brake discs corroded and lipped

front pads wearing low

heavy engine oil leaks

rear silencer in poor condition

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2011 91,123 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 91,123 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 87,021 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre getting low on 3mm

Fail 16 Jan 2010 87,021 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre getting low on 3mm

tapley brake tested

tested wet

Pass 15 Jan 2009 82,454 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 82,454 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 78,493 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED IN VARIOUS PLACES

Pass 3 Jan 2008 78,493 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED IN VARIOUS PLACES

Pass 14 Nov 2006 61,546 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 43,309 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 43,309 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 39,687 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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WR02 VLV is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WR02 VLV, 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 WR02 VLV registered?

WR02 VLV is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is WR02 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR02 VLV shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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