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YC02 COH

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,890 mi
Last recorded136,890 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 COH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 136,890 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 136,890 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 136,263 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 136,250 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 134,720 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 129,544 miles

Both Front Suspension Arms Corroded

Both Front Tyres Worn on Inner Edges

Front Suspension Coil Springs Corroded

NSR Brake Slightly Binding

Rear Engine Oil Leak - Also around Turbocharger Area

Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded

Slight Play from Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush's

Pass 26 Apr 2018 124,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner c.v. boot perrished

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Nearside Front track rod boot perished

Offside Front track rod end boot perished

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

Pass 4 May 2017 119,801 miles

centre exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 4 May 2017 119,801 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 13 May 2016 116,190 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 113,098 miles

Exhaust system very corroded, hangers broken in centre

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Possable head gasket / engine issue

Pass 21 May 2014 109,661 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 105,406 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 100,400 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust smokey

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 1 May 2012 100,396 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust smokey

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 18 Apr 2011 95,035 miles

EM light on

Pass 1 Apr 2010 86,220 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 86,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 77,722 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 71,508 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 71,508 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 63,225 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 63,225 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 59,360 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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YC02 COH is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YC02 COH, 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 YC02 COH registered?

YC02 COH is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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