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YF02 SPX

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1890cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,219 mi
Last recorded82,219 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 SPX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,890cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 82,219 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 78,374 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 75,233 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 75,223 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 71,937 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 71,933 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 68,019 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 68,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,558 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 59,859 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 59,857 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 52,625 miles

offside door mirror requires attention

slight accident damage to front bumper and number plate

Pass 26 May 2006 38,931 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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YF02 SPX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,890cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YF02 SPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF02 SPX registered?

YF02 SPX is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 June 2002.

Is YF02 SPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF02 SPX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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