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YX02 GVY

2002 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,343 mi
Last recorded122,343 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 GVY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 122,343 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 122,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 122,301 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 110,499 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 110,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 103,196 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 103,196 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 88,929 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 88,712 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 78,548 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 67,341 miles

rear exhaust mounting splitting

Pass 29 Aug 2009 54,025 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,522 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 44,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 36,079 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,628 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,496 miles

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

offside front tyre tread at wear indicator bars

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 GVY is a 2002 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GVY, 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 GVY registered?

YX02 GVY is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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