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YJ51 WLL

2002 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,999 mi
Last recorded155,999 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 WLL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 155,999 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 155,999 miles

Braking system leaking n/s/r rear caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 134,774 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 124,866 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 116,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 116,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 109,477 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant leak radiator

exhaust centre mount deteriorated

rear nearside offside brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 18 Jan 2012 109,357 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant leak radiator

exhaust centre mount deteriorated

rear nearside offside brake discs corroded and worn

rear nearside offside metal brake pipes becoming badly corroded under coatings

Pass 25 Jan 2011 97,010 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 97,010 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 80,791 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 65,157 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 48,013 miles

Minimal play in offside steering track rod.

Nearside door mirror glass damaged.

Fail 23 Jan 2008 48,013 miles

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

Minimal play in offside steering track rod.

Nearside door mirror glass damaged.

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

Pass 11 May 2007 47,636 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,320 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2005 31,615 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 WLL is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WLL, 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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YJ51 WLL is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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