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YJ51 MVZ

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,561 mi
Last recorded91,561 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 MVZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 91,561 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 84,818 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 84,818 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 75,604 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 63,221 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 52,233 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 40,055 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 25,729 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 25,729 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 16,603 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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YJ51 MVZ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ51 MVZ, 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 YJ51 MVZ registered?

YJ51 MVZ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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