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YR02 VLX

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1890cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,288 mi
Last recorded91,288 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 VLX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,890cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 91,288 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 86,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 May 2014 86,123 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 76,413 miles

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/f wishbone bush split

oil leak evident

radiator leaking

unable to fully test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 1 May 2013 76,413 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

EML on

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/f wishbone bush split

oil leak evident

radiator leaking

unable to fully test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 4 May 2012 68,384 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

radiator leaking

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to a child seat fitted

Fail 4 May 2012 68,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

radiator leaking

radiator leaking

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to a child seat fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2011 55,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,173 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 46,173 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,653 miles

alternator belt noisy

front brakes slightly warped

n/s and o/s rear tyres on wear markers

wipers worn and smeary

Fail 30 Apr 2009 36,653 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

alternator belt noisy

front brakes slightly warped

n/s and o/s rear tyres on wear markers

wipers worn and smeary

Pass 18 Apr 2008 28,462 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 28,462 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,964 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 20,443 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 VLX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,890cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

YR02 VLX is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2002.

Is YR02 VLX safe to buy?

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