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YF02 UTY

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,491 mi
Last recorded117,491 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 UTY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 117,491 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 106,046 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 95,004 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 95,004 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 86,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 86,043 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,760 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 74,759 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,384 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all discs slightly warped

Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,114 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 60,114 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,173 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 47,179 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 40,566 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 35,446 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 31,262 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 UTY is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF02 UTY, 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 UTY registered?

YF02 UTY is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is YF02 UTY safe to buy?

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