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YD52 YDZ

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

180,855 mi
Last recorded180,855 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 YDZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 180,855 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 180,855 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 173,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 173,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 165,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 156,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 147,013 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 137,246 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 127,855 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 117,344 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 117,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 107,439 miles

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

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 25 Jul 2012 94,995 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 94,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 85,269 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 85,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 77,773 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 77,773 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 68,084 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 57,722 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 49,465 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 49,258 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,474 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 YDZ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YD52 YDZ, 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 YD52 YDZ registered?

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

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