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WU02 VMF

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,457 mi
Last recorded163,457 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 VMF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 163,457 miles

Engine tapping and noisy

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Marginal Pass (3.7.B.5b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 163,457 miles

Engine tapping and noisy

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Marginal Pass (3.7.B.5b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 156,234 miles

Oil leak engine ()

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

coil spring corroded all round (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 150,619 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 143,855 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has obstruction (Sun Strip) into zone A bigger than 10mm but not materially affecting drivers view of road

Fail 22 Oct 2014 143,855 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has obstruction (Sun Strip) into zone A bigger than 10mm but not materially affecting drivers view of road

Pass 1 Nov 2013 131,213 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 126,831 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 126,831 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 118,503 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 118,503 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 109,151 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 109,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 97,286 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 86,194 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 76,055 miles

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)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 75,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 64,891 miles

excessive movement in nearside engine mount

Fail 20 Feb 2007 64,891 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

excessive movement in nearside engine mount

Pass 14 Feb 2006 54,724 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 VMF is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WU02 VMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU02 VMF registered?

WU02 VMF is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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