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YF02 ZYT

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

179,145 mi
Last recorded179,145 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 ZYT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 179,145 miles

front brake pads thin

n/s handbrake reading poor + efficiency on limit

n/s/r brake pads look thin

n/s/r wheel started to bind

o/s/r brake pipe heavily corroded

some play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 8 Nov 2017 179,145 miles

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

front brake pads thin

n/s handbrake reading poor + efficiency on limit

n/s/r brake pads look thin

n/s/r wheel started to bind

o/s/r brake pipe heavily corroded

some play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2016 169,895 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened by lower arm (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear slight bind

Nearside Rear tyre slight irregular wear

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 161,583 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

temporary repair to rear exhaust mount

Fail 6 Nov 2015 161,564 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

centre exhaust mount broken

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust box in poor condition

temporary repair to rear exhaust mount

Pass 11 Nov 2014 151,835 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 151,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

front brake pads quite thin

slight exhaust leak

some play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 8 Nov 2013 140,619 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and close to limit

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

rear brake pads look low

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 4 Nov 2013 140,491 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and close to limit

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

rear brake pads look low

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2012 130,004 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 1 Nov 2012 130,002 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 31 Oct 2011 118,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear wheels slight binding

Pass 31 Oct 2011 118,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear wheels slight binding

Pass 9 Nov 2010 106,856 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 106,691 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust mount in front of rear silencer broken

Pass 29 Oct 2009 95,422 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 95,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 85,367 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 85,367 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 72,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2006 60,211 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 60,211 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 57,933 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2006 57,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZYT is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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