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YC51 MVZ

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,854 mi
Last recorded135,854 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 MVZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 135,854 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 125,165 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Fail 8 May 2013 125,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 110,919 miles

near side and off side rear discs in a poor condition.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 97,356 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 97,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 90,782 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 90,782 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 79,122 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 67,448 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 67,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 57,539 miles

1.Advise unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2007 57,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1.Advise unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 45,411 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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YC51 MVZ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 YC51 MVZ, 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 YC51 MVZ registered?

YC51 MVZ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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The MOT history for YC51 MVZ 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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