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YB02 BGU

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,035 mi
Last recorded141,035 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 BGU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2021 141,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel tank strap corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 140,478 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 140,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 139,884 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 137,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 135,153 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 131,776 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 129,333 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 122,856 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 114,309 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 107,823 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 99,344 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 82,942 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 82,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 64,481 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 54,603 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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YB02 BGU is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YB02 BGU, 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 YB02 BGU registered?

YB02 BGU is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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