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YE52 DZR

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,730 mi
Last recorded125,730 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 DZR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 125,730 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 118,819 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 14 Apr 2016 111,381 miles

nearside rear tyre perished / kerb damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2016 111,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre perished / kerb damaged

Pass 6 May 2015 102,326 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 102,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 May 2014 90,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 6 May 2014 90,423 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 May 2013 79,765 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,788 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 13 Apr 2012 76,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 15 Apr 2011 71,364 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 71,364 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 67,502 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 62,766 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 56,739 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 56,739 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 51,799 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 34,070 miles

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

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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YE52 DZR is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YE52 DZR, 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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YE52 DZR is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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