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YR02 UFE

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,520 mi
Last recorded81,520 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 UFE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,520 miles

Front & rear brake disc has surface rust

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 81,520 miles

Front & rear brake disc has surface rust

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 79,149 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 May 2016 79,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 71,214 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 65,694 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 65,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 24 May 2013 61,743 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 61,743 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 59,389 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolent warning lamp on

near/side front driveshaft inner c.v boot clip missing

timing belt?

rear/wiper blade missing

Pass 10 Nov 2010 56,393 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

near/side rear tyre pressure low

temp warning lamp flashing

Fail 10 Nov 2010 56,393 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

near/side rear tyre pressure low

temp warning lamp flashing

Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,834 miles

All tyre pressures low [blown up]

Coolant warning light on.

Hand brake caliper secoundary lever lazy to return,

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper worn.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 53,834 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

All tyre pressures low [blown up]

Coolant warning light on.

Hand brake caliper secoundary lever lazy to return,

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper worn.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 50,647 miles

Cooling system warning light on.?

Rear wiper worn.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 47,407 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 42,656 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,812 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 34,812 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 UFE is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YR02 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

YR02 UFE is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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