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YR52 YDB

2002 Seat Leon

Maroon Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,250 mi
Last recorded70,250 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 YDB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2011 70,250 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r brake disc wearing thin

Pass 6 Oct 2010 67,362 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 67,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 63,945 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 63,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 59,311 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 59,311 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 39,919 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 39,919 miles

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

Engine managment light on

Pass 2 Dec 2006 37,331 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 27,107 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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YR52 YDB is a 2002 Seat Leon in Maroon with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YR52 YDB, 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 YR52 YDB registered?

YR52 YDB is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YR52 YDB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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