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YR02 UEG

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,893 mi
Last recorded137,893 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 UEG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 137,893 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear light damage

Pass 9 Sep 2017 121,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 111,867 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 77,247 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 69,175 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 69,122 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 69,122 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside 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 7 Nov 2012 68,780 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

slight lift in both front top shock mounting rubbers

Fail 6 Nov 2012 68,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

slight lift in both front top shock mounting rubbers

Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,360 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 26 Oct 2010 67,779 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,131 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 63,477 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 63,477 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 56,354 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 43,797 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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YR02 UEG is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YR02 UEG, 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 YR02 UEG registered?

YR02 UEG is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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