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YF02 ZYR

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,829 mi
Last recorded105,829 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 ZYR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 105,829 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer side wall , no cords visable

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 22 Jul 2017 105,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. o/s/r (6.2.A.2)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release center (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer cv gaiter ,may require to attention soon (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,may require to attention soon (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly wearing worn on outer edges

exhaust box end rusty

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 7 Jul 2016 98,904 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease(pin hole)recommend attention (2.5.C.1a)

both rear wheel rims slightly distorted

exhaust system deteriorating/1 of 2 rear mounts missing

general corrosion suspension components

horn poor recommend attention

osf door handle sticking recommend attention

osr tyre worn on outer edge/nsr tyre wearing on edges slightly

Fail 1 Jul 2016 98,615 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease(pin hole)recommend attention (2.5.C.1a)

both rear wheel rims slightly distorted

engine management light on

exhaust system deteriorating/1 of 2 rear mounts missing

general corrosion suspension components

horn poor recommend attention

osf door handle sticking recommend attention

osr tyre worn on outer edge/nsr tyre wearing on edges slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,616 miles

off side door handle stiff.

oil level low.

water level low

Fail 19 Jun 2015 94,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre rear exhaust bracket missing

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low on outer edge close to legal limit

Fail 16 Apr 2014 90,935 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre rear exhaust bracket missing

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low on outer edge close to legal limit

Pass 24 Apr 2013 74,949 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 67,271 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 61,266 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 61,266 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 55,324 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,972 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perishing on outer side wall

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 12 Jun 2009 48,972 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perishing on outer side wall

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Jun 2008 41,679 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,870 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 25,383 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 ZYR is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

YF02 ZYR is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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