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YU52 ZHM

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,256 mi
Last recorded109,256 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 ZHM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 109,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both (2.2.D.2b)

engine light on

Fail 2 Dec 2016 109,256 miles

Emissions not tested no back box (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both (2.2.D.2b)

engine light on

Pass 9 Dec 2015 105,702 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 105,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 102,042 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 95,841 miles

both front wipers smearing

Fail 11 Sep 2013 95,840 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

both front wipers smearing

exhaust system corroded, heatshield on cat loose

Pass 11 Aug 2012 91,582 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management light on

Fail 11 Aug 2012 91,574 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Aug 2011 84,758 miles

engine management light on

Fail 16 Aug 2011 84,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Aug 2010 74,783 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 63,003 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 62,881 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 55,904 miles

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

back section of exhaust mounting bracket snapped off

both front head lamps have been repaaired on top mounting brakets

Fail 26 Aug 2008 55,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

back section of exhaust mounting bracket snapped off

both front head lamps have been repaaired on top mounting brakets

Pass 9 Nov 2007 46,385 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 37,608 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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YU52 ZHM is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YU52 ZHM, 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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YU52 ZHM is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 December 2002.

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