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YW02 KVO

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,950 mi
Last recorded123,950 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 KVO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 123,950 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 120,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2018 120,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2017 113,360 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 113,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded/pitted

n/s/r lamp cracked

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 104,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded/pitted

n/s/r lamp cracked

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,595 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 76,251 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 76,121 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,919 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 68,916 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,584 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 58,558 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 39,046 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,121 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 21,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2008 21,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 15,758 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 11,869 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 11,869 miles

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

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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YW02 KVO is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YW02 KVO, 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 YW02 KVO registered?

YW02 KVO is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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The MOT history for YW02 KVO shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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