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YF02 UUX

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

181,980 mi
Last recorded181,980 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 UUX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 181,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 179,923 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 170,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 170,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 154,828 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 137,010 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 136,262 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 136,261 miles

Central Front Emission control equipment obviously defective engine breather pipe broken, gasses escaping. (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside unable to open fuel filler flap.

engine oil level on minimum.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 133,563 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 131,357 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 129,733 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 126,123 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 126,919 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 121,591 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 114,867 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 114,864 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 108,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 108,370 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 100,948 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 100,948 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 96,170 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 91,100 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 85,891 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 80,632 miles

damage to front subframe noted

Pass 7 Jul 2006 68,055 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 UUX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UUX, 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 UUX registered?

YF02 UUX is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is YF02 UUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF02 UUX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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