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SEAT Leon

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LE02 TBUMOT history

LE02 TBU is a blue petrol SEAT Leon first used on 25 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2023.

LE02 TBU blue SEAT Leon – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Leon, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2024
Mileage
121,902 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE02 TBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Leon
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE02 TBU was last recorded at 121,902 miles on 4 Jan 2023, 3,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,595 miles · 6 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
3,307 miles
Average per year
5,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,902 miles
  • 2022 – 118,595 miles
  • 2019 – 113,060 miles
  • 2018 – 106,776 miles
  • 2017 – 103,870 miles
  • 2016 – 90,293 miles
  • 2015 – 76,425 miles
  • 2014 – 73,352 miles
  • 2013 – 69,963 miles
  • 2012 – 66,737 miles
  • 2011 – 61,325 miles
  • 2010 – 56,711 miles
  • 2009 – 48,029 miles
  • 2008 – 42,616 miles
  • 2007 – 37,793 miles
  • 2006 – 30,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,902 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,902 miles (+3,307)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,902 miles
    Test number
    447483923985
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass118,595 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,595 miles
    Test number
    369854826607
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail118,588 miles (+5,528)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,588 miles
    Test number
    130397331750
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass113,060 miles (+6,284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,060 miles
    Test number
    663012687607
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front steering rack gaiter damp

  5. Pass106,776 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,776 miles
    Test number
    583657812522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail106,775 miles (+19)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,775 miles
    Test number
    317773495024
    • MajorNearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail106,756 miles (+2,886)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,756 miles
    Test number
    918049144170
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear / inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  8. Pass103,870 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,870 miles
    Test number
    398365998905
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken system still secure

  9. Fail103,870 miles (+1,215)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,870 miles
    Test number
    589807231834
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken system still secure

  10. Fail102,655 miles (+12,362)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,655 miles
    Test number
    432206833108
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass90,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,293 miles
    Test number
    432081103383
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Fail90,287 miles (+13,862)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,287 miles
    Test number
    497657174125
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Fail76,425 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,425 miles
    Test number
    675856325120
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Note1 exhaust mounting broken
    • NoteEml on

  14. Pass76,425 miles (+3,073)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,425 miles
    Test number
    837856925100
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Note1 exhaust mounting broken
    • NoteEml on

  15. Pass73,352 miles (+3,389)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,352 miles
    Test number
    836053624108
    • NoteChips to screen
    • NoteFuel tank straps corroding
    • NoteNearside front outter CV gaiter leaking grease but preventing the ingress of dirt
    • NoteOffside front suspension strut top mount has play
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing slightly low

  16. Pass69,963 miles (+3,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,963 miles
    Test number
    327763223146
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail66,737 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,737 miles
    Test number
    245522512169
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NotePower steering pipe damp

  18. Pass66,737 miles (+5,412)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,737 miles
    Test number
    926142912143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NotePower steering pipe damp

  19. Pass61,325 miles (+4,614)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,325 miles
    Test number
    205643511160
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside front inner brake pad wearing thin

  20. Pass56,711 miles (+8,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,711 miles
    Test number
    404994310181
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass48,029 miles (+48)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,029 miles
    Test number
    250097819467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket fractured but still supporting exhaust
    • NoteNearside rear tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

  22. Fail47,981 miles (+5,365)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,981 miles
    Test number
    884633719180
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket fractured but still supporting exhaust
    • NoteNearside rear tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

  23. Pass42,616 miles (+4,823)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,616 miles
    Test number
    973991508124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,793 miles (+6,901)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    37,793 miles
    Test number
    301422907121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,892 miles
    Test number
    950492366097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE02 TBU

Does LE02 TBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE02 TBU expired on 5 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE02 TBU?
The MOT on LE02 TBU expired on 5 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE02 TBU done?
LE02 TBU was recorded at 121,902 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2023, an average of 5,404 miles a year.
Has LE02 TBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE02 TBU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LE02 TBU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LE02 TBU find?
LE02 TBU passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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