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YC02 BJF

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,660 mi
Last recorded84,660 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 BJF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 84,660 miles

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

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)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 83,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,936 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 76,879 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 76,879 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,913 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 67,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 60,184 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 16 Oct 2008 51,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 51,626 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 43,110 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 37,464 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 26,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 26,683 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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YC02 BJF is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YC02 BJF, 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

How do I check the history of YC02 BJF?

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What year was YC02 BJF registered?

YC02 BJF is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is YC02 BJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC02 BJF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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