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XIW 1132

2002 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

224,056 mi
Last recorded224,056 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 1132
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 224,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 224,050 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 211,386 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 196,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 170,868 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 161,797 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 156,658 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 156,658 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 146,525 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 146,525 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 143,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 130,416 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 130,413 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 116,251 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 116,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 May 2011 100,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2011 100,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2010 88,149 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 75,104 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 59,308 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 46,211 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 40,353 miles

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

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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XIW 1132 is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XIW 1132, 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 XIW 1132 registered?

XIW 1132 is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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