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WU02 VNJ

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,638 mi
Last recorded152,638 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 VNJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 152,638 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 148,942 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 144,213 miles

both sides rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 11 Oct 2016 144,213 miles

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

both sides rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2015 139,166 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 139,166 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 132,205 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 122,727 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 113,236 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 113,236 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 106,754 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 6 Jul 2011 106,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 30 Jul 2010 100,767 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 100,767 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 92,822 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 92,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 88,612 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 88,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 82,452 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 69,181 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 VNJ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 VNJ, 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 VNJ registered?

WU02 VNJ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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