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YE52 OHB

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,771 mi
Last recorded155,771 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 155,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 149,556 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 149,556 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 144,783 miles

advise eml light on dash

Pass 28 Nov 2013 140,976 miles

EML on

Fail 27 Nov 2013 140,976 miles

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

EML on

Pass 20 Nov 2012 128,974 miles

both rear tyres are on 2mm 225/45/17

centre exhaust heat shield is loose at 1 end of exhaust

engine manangement light is on

one of exhaust brackets has broken away

Fail 19 Nov 2012 128,974 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both rear tyres are on 2mm 225/45/17

centre exhaust heat shield is loose at 1 end of exhaust

engine manangement light is on

one of exhaust brackets has broken away

Pass 26 Nov 2011 112,508 miles

catalyst heat shield insecure,poss vibrating

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre close to wear bands

oil leak on engine

Fail 26 Nov 2011 112,508 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

catalyst heat shield insecure,poss vibrating

engine management light on

o/s/f tyre close to wear bands

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Nov 2010 97,077 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON CONSTANT

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

REAR WASHER NOT WORKING, SUSPECT PIPE OFF

SUBSTANTIAL OIL LEAK ( ENGINE AREA )

Pass 13 Nov 2009 80,926 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat,checked belt as best as poss without removing seat

engine management light on

front and rear number plate backings are starting to deteriorate

rear discs in poor condition

rear indicators starting to go white

Fail 13 Nov 2009 80,924 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear discs in poor condition

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat,checked belt as best as poss without removing seat

engine management light on

front and rear number plate backings are starting to deteriorate

front discs in poor condition

rear indicators starting to go white

Pass 18 Nov 2008 64,115 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 64,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2007 47,487 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear indicator bulbs are starting to show white light

child seat fitted to n/s/r,checked seat belt best as poss without removing child seat

hanger on mid-section of exhaust is starting to break away (will start rattling when breaks off completely)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,487 miles

both rear indicator bulbs are starting to show white light

child seat fitted to n/s/r,checked seat belt best as poss without removing child seat

hanger on mid-section of exhaust is starting to break away (will start rattling when breaks off completely)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 38,325 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 28,773 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 28,773 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 OHB is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OHB, 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 YE52 OHB registered?

YE52 OHB is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is YE52 OHB safe to buy?

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