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YR02 WCV

2002 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,504 mi
Last recorded129,504 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 WCV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 129,504 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes at ends (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill near seat mount (Double skinned) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust noisey

Pass 3 Mar 2015 105,871 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 101,133 miles

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

N/S/F brake binding slightly.

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 100,975 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

N/S/F brake binding slightly.

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 89,274 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 89,274 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 80,186 miles

All tyre`s tread wear should be kept under observation,nail in n/s/f.

Corrosion evident on n/s sill,should be kept under observation.

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,186 miles

All tyre`s tread wear should be kept under observation,nail in n/s/f.

Corrosion evident on n/s sill,should be kept under observation.

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,363 miles

Both o/s/r and n/s/r brake disc`s starting to become pitted due to corrosion.

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight wear evident in o/s side tube of steering rack.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 68,359 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both o/s/r and n/s/r brake disc`s starting to become pitted due to corrosion.

O/S/F brake binding slightly.

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight wear evident in o/s side tube of steering rack.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 57,967 miles

Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,401 miles

n/s rear tyre is on legal limit should be replaced

Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,128 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 37,128 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,625 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,925 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 WCV is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

YR02 WCV is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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The MOT history for YR02 WCV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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