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YR52 YLC

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,243 mi
Last recorded140,243 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 YLC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 140,243 miles

EML on

Fail 12 Feb 2018 140,243 miles

EML on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 134,597 miles

All brake discs slightly rusty .

Both front brake back plates rusty.

Engine M.I.L indicator light on.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear section. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cuts also present. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear section of bumper slightly loose.

Offside Rear tyre perishing.

Vehicle battery loose.

two nails present in n/s/r tyre.

Fail 8 Oct 2016 134,337 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

engine management light illuminated

Pass 24 Sep 2015 127,607 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 127,246 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 121,163 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 121,159 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 115,199 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 111,559 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 105,261 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 91,469 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 91,469 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 80,167 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 80,167 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 69,762 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 58,991 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,129 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 YLC is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLC, 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 YR52 YLC registered?

YR52 YLC is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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