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YS02 TWY

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,823 mi
Last recorded139,823 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 TWY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 139,823 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 139,823 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 131,633 miles

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

middle & rear exhaust corroded

nearside & offside front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jun 2014 125,930 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 May 2014 125,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 15 May 2013 118,262 miles

Exhaust rear section slightly deteriorated

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

middle exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2012 109,548 miles

rear exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2011 95,295 miles

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

trampy exhaust clamp fitted

Pass 17 May 2010 94,299 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust

light corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 17 May 2010 94,299 miles

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

light corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 12 May 2009 85,867 miles

engine man light on

front tyres worn NS ON LIMIT

screen damage

Fail 8 May 2009 85,788 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

engine man light on

front tyres worn NS ON LIMIT

screen damage

Pass 13 May 2008 75,420 miles

nearside rear tyre low

Fail 13 May 2008 75,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre low

Pass 11 May 2007 63,302 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 54,404 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2006 54,404 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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YS02 TWY is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YS02 TWY, 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 YS02 TWY registered?

YS02 TWY is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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