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YR02 UEU

2002 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,019 mi
Last recorded145,019 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 UEU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 145,019 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 145,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 141,102 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 134,143 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 133,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 122,877 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 122,886 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 114,833 miles

air bag light on

Fail 17 Feb 2012 114,641 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 17 Feb 2011 103,340 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 94,463 miles

front pads and discs wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Jan 2009 86,243 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 81,886 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 73,483 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 65,802 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 UEU is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UEU, 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 YR02 UEU registered?

YR02 UEU is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is YR02 UEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR02 UEU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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