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YS02 TYF

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,353 mi
Last recorded64,353 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS02 TYF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,353 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 64,337 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,029 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2012 59,029 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2011 50,456 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,377 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 42,351 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Spare wheel flat

Pass 1 Jul 2009 31,530 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 18,343 miles

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

front wipers poor

nearside front mirror glass insecure

Pass 29 May 2007 16,459 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 13,722 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 13,722 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 TYF is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YS02 TYF, 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 TYF registered?

YS02 TYF is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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The MOT history for YS02 TYF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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