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WU52 PYH

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,739 mi
Last recorded188,739 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 PYH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 188,739 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 171,213 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2017 171,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 158,938 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wheel rims damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2015 158,938 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wheel rims damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2014 147,999 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 135,379 miles

front brake discs badly worn

front brake pads low

front wheel rims dented

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 117,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres on wear bars and worn inner edges

both front wheel rims dented

handbrake reading low

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play steering colume

Fail 17 May 2012 117,919 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres on wear bars and worn inner edges

both front wheel rims dented

handbrake reading low

nearside rear tyre on wear bars

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play steering colume

Pass 19 May 2011 103,807 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front wheel rim damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate damaged

some play nearside front wheel bearing

some play steering colume

Pass 11 Jun 2010 87,515 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 87,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 74,361 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Fail 22 Sep 2008 74,361 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 9 Oct 2007 65,379 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 59,317 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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WU52 PYH is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WU52 PYH, 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 WU52 PYH registered?

WU52 PYH is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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