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YF02 VKX

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,018 mi
Last recorded94,018 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 VKX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 94,018 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 94,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.59% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.64% (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 86,576 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 86,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 78,628 miles

Front both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 78,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 67,791 miles

Nearside front inner CV gaiter slightly insecure

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 67,791 miles

Nearside front inner CV gaiter slightly insecure

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 85,591 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 78,934 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust flexi section in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2012 74,983 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit worn outer edge

Fail 17 Feb 2012 74,940 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit worn outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 72,087 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 66,850 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,419 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 54,164 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

OUTER O/S HANDBRAKE CASING IN POOR CONDITION

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 54,164 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

OUTER O/S HANDBRAKE CASING IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 27 Jun 2007 43,125 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 43,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 33,811 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 VKX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VKX, 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 YF02 VKX registered?

YF02 VKX is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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