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YD52 VBL

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,573 mi
Last recorded87,573 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 VBL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 87,573 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,744 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 80,527 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 76,727 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,393 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 68,833 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,759 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 66,759 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

engine management light stays on

Pass 3 Mar 2012 63,366 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,327 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 57,146 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 57,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 47,285 miles

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

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Fail 14 Dec 2007 37,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/front outer c.v boot damp around seal no visable signs of a leak

Pass 14 Dec 2007 37,039 miles

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

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

o/s/front outer c.v boot damp around seal no visable signs of a leak

Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,573 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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YD52 VBL is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YD52 VBL, 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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YD52 VBL is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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