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YP52 FDD

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,050 mi
Last recorded98,050 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 FDD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 98,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

exhaust centre mounting detatched

Fail 1 Mar 2016 98,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust centre mounting detatched

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre jointing sleeve (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,375 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 69,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 81,719 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 81,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 68,520 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 68,520 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 56,821 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 56,821 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,680 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 47,808 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 43,192 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,431 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 31,941 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 23,442 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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YP52 FDD is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YP52 FDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP52 FDD registered?

YP52 FDD is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is YP52 FDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP52 FDD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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