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YX02 JHV

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,273 mi
Last recorded97,273 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 JHV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 97,273 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 97,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 88,111 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 83,942 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 83,941 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 78,713 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 78,711 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 73,351 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 73,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 63,919 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 49,436 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 49,436 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,279 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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YX02 JHV is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JHV, 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 JHV registered?

YX02 JHV is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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