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YX02 FLW

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,023 mi
Last recorded122,023 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 FLW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 122,023 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 113,486 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Oct 2020 113,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high when headlight switch on 3 level ok but when on 0 level too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2019 103,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 100,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 95,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel binding

Pass 19 Oct 2016 90,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 90,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil Leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 81,990 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 76,743 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 73,322 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front wiper blades splitting

Pass 21 Nov 2012 70,551 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Nov 2010 59,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 49,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 49,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 39,681 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,480 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 31,480 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2006 22,553 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 22,553 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 20,394 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 20,288 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (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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YX02 FLW is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YX02 FLW, 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 YX02 FLW registered?

YX02 FLW is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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