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WU02 RYP

2002 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,742 mi
Last recorded165,742 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 RYP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 165,742 miles

Exhaust tail-box outer skin corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S N/S front lower wishbones REAR bush's slight movement

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle and other compponants surface corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2019 155,847 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 155,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 143,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

water leak

Pass 24 Aug 2017 129,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 27 Aug 2016 120,633 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 113,870 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 113,870 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 106,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2013 97,638 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 97,638 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 92,931 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 85,710 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 76,715 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 76,715 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 66,539 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 59,440 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 49,645 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,161 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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WU02 RYP is a 2002 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU02 RYP, 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 WU02 RYP registered?

WU02 RYP is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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