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YP52 FDN

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

134,669 mi
Last recorded134,669 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 FDN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 134,669 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 132,134 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 132,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2018 129,312 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 129,309 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust has major blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 127,041 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 124,050 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 124,030 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both ripped at ends (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2015 116,914 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 116,914 miles

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 111,120 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges advise two new tyres

Pass 1 Nov 2013 106,856 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 98,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Oct 2012 98,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 93,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 93,184 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 85,015 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 85,013 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 77,829 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 71,057 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 71,054 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 61,408 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 49,292 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken,but exhaust secure

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 FDN is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YP52 FDN, 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 YP52 FDN registered?

YP52 FDN is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 October 2002.

Is YP52 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP52 FDN shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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