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YF02 ZZE

2002 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,520 mi
Last recorded132,520 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 ZZE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 132,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 132,520 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 122,754 miles

Chassis damaged due to beaching damage where vehicle suspension is too low

Emissions lambda regulations only just met

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi to Catalyst (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 118,231 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 118,229 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jammed (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 106,191 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 106,191 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 99,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2013 93,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust surported

Fail 30 Sep 2013 92,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust surported

Pass 3 Sep 2012 86,318 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 86,304 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 80,311 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 80,311 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2010 73,068 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 73,064 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 63,802 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 63,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 58,909 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 55,714 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 46,052 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 ZZE is a 2002 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 ZZE, 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 ZZE registered?

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

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