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YR02 VAE

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,334 mi
Last recorded56,334 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 VAE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 56,334 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket come adrift

Pass 19 Jul 2012 46,977 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 46,977 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr brake pinching

Pass 21 Jul 2011 39,455 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,353 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,326 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,166 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,930 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,811 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 17,523 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 VAE is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VAE, 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 VAE registered?

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

Is YR02 VAE safe to buy?

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