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YC02 GHB

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,104 mi
Last recorded141,104 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 GHB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 141,104 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front wishbone bush slightly deteriorated.Offside front antiroll bar bush slight play.Centre exhaust bracket broken but still secured.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 129,427 miles

Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 129,427 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 124,770 miles

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

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

front brake discs are pitted

Fail 14 Sep 2011 124,770 miles

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

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

front brake discs are pitted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 120,658 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 120,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 106,886 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 92,656 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 92,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 77,520 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 57,826 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 57,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GHB is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GHB, 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 GHB registered?

YC02 GHB is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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