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YX02 JHZ

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,457 mi
Last recorded100,457 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 JHZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 100,457 miles

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

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

rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2014 99,161 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2013 85,509 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 85,509 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 81,679 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear discs worn

Fail 18 Jan 2012 81,679 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,792 miles

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 6 Apr 2011 70,791 miles

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

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 May 2009 48,547 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 48,547 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2008 40,313 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 40,313 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 32,463 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 24,976 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 JHZ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX02 JHZ registered?

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

Is YX02 JHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX02 JHZ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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