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YR02 VKO

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,400 mi
Last recorded90,400 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 VKO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 90,400 miles

Rear silencer mounting corroded off but system still supported by other mounts.

Fail 18 Mar 2015 90,399 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer mounting corroded off but system still supported by other mounts.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,164 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,811 miles

Engine warning light on

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 72,840 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,771 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear brake discs are corroded on there inner faces

Slight play detected at the steering wheel

Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,345 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,500 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 44,865 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 44,865 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,815 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 37,815 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 30,184 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 VKO is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VKO, 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 VKO registered?

YR02 VKO is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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The MOT history for YR02 VKO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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