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YC02 BJY

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,771 mi
Last recorded168,771 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 BJY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 168,771 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2014 165,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2014 165,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside exhaust box deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 153,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 153,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 146,065 miles

Both front inner c.v. gaiters split.

Both front wiper blades and rear wper blades split. Slight play in lower column slide joint. Both front tyres worn on outer edges. Engine management light on.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 145,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Both front inner c.v. gaiters split.

Both front wiper blades and rear wper blades split. Slight play in lower column slide joint. Both front tyres worn on outer edges. Engine management light on.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 136,622 miles

Engine management light on and engine running uneven

N/s outer sill lower edge distorted, but ok.

Fail 23 Oct 2008 136,598 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on and engine running uneven

N/s outer sill lower edge distorted, but ok.

Pass 31 May 2007 119,507 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 99,121 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 99,121 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 BJY is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BJY, 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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YC02 BJY is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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