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YR02 VKS

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,143 mi
Last recorded73,143 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 VKS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 73,143 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 70,530 miles

coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 67,274 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 64,289 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,462 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,237 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 50,780 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,756 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 41,382 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 41,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,631 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 36,625 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,175 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,373 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 26,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 VKS is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

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

Is YR02 VKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR02 VKS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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