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YX02 FMY

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,824 mi
Last recorded139,824 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 FMY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 139,824 miles

Offside Rear handbrake just met the requirements

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 139,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake just met the requirements

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 135,071 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 135,071 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 128,783 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 128,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 122,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 122,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 116,618 miles

Rear brake discs have some surface corrosion

steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2014 110,584 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 110,584 miles

Nearside 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 Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 105,493 miles

front discs corroded

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 25 Sep 2012 101,043 miles

drivers side rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Nov 2011 98,009 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 98,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

rear discs pitted and scored

Pass 25 Sep 2010 90,376 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 90,376 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 85,773 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 78,102 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 78,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 70,677 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 58,379 miles

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

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

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 FMY is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YX02 FMY, 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 FMY registered?

YX02 FMY is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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