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YF02 XAP

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,462 mi
Last recorded124,462 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 XAP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 124,462 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 112,454 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 112,433 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 108,813 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 95,911 miles

Air filter box vibrating against car body (noisey inside car)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2012 95,911 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Air filter box vibrating against car body (noisey inside car)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2011 84,823 miles

slight bind to both rear wheels

Pass 3 Jun 2010 74,118 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 64,427 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 55,020 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper

Pass 8 May 2008 55,020 miles

rear wiper

Pass 30 May 2007 48,172 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 40,058 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 XAP is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

YF02 XAP is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 May 2002.

Is YF02 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF02 XAP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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