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YS51 HBJ

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,274 mi
Last recorded77,274 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 HBJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 77,274 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,245 miles

Nearside Front Cv boot repaired

Pass 23 Apr 2019 68,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 65,322 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 65,321 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 62,851 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes seperating

fanbelt deteriorating - recommend replace

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking

some corrosion to offside front brake hose union

some corrosion to rear brake pipes

some judder both front footbrakes

Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,218 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes seperating

corrosion starting to rear brake pipes

dashboard faulty lights intermitantly dim

fanbelt cracking

front brake hoses metal unions corroding

rear discs corroded - recommend replace

some judder offside rear foot brake

some perishing to front and rear tyres

traction light dim and but not illuminating fully, suspect traction not fitted to this car

Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,681 miles

cracking in rear tyre tread

exhaust centre section corroded/ starting to blow -weak

o/s/r brake discs corroded

slight dash warning light fault [on very dim]

Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,765 miles

corrosion/wear to rear brake discs + some o/s/r judder

some cracking in rear tyre treads

Fail 19 Mar 2014 54,765 miles

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

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

corrosion/wear to rear brake discs + some o/s/r judder

front discs worn

some cracking in rear tyre treads

Fail 20 Mar 2013 48,222 miles

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

wear to fornt brake discs

Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,222 miles

wear to fornt brake discs

Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,521 miles

engine management light on

slight wear to n/s/f tyr outer edge

wear to front brake discs

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,890 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 34,705 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,002 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 31,991 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,145 miles

damage to o/s wing mirror

Fail 5 Feb 2008 29,141 miles

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

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

damage to o/s wing mirror

Pass 25 Jan 2007 25,031 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 20,531 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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YS51 HBJ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS51 HBJ, 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 YS51 HBJ registered?

YS51 HBJ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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