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SC02 GAU

2002 Seat Leon S 16V

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,611 mi
Last recorded113,611 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon S 16V61,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 GAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon S 16V
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 113,611 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 113,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 104,062 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 104,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 93,276 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 93,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 81,807 miles

AIR BAG LAMP ON

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 81,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

AIR BAG LAMP ON

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 1.6MM TREAD OFFSIDE FRONT 2MM TREAD.

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 68,215 miles

near side rear wheel cover missing

off side rear tyre nail in shoulder

How Reliable is the Seat Leon S 16V?

Based on 674 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,830
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 14
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Headlamp aim too low 8
position lamp(s) not working 7
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SC02 GAU is a 2002 Seat Leon S 16V in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 Seat Leon S 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 61,766 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 S 16V fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC02 GAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon S 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Seat Leon S 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SC02 GAU registered?

SC02 GAU is a 2002 Seat Leon S 16V, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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