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AO51 RGV

2002 Seat Leon

Bronze Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,574 mi
Last recorded107,574 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 RGV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 107,574 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 99,655 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 99,655 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 108,399 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 98,191 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 98,191 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,667 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 93,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 87,529 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 76,688 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 76,688 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 66,703 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 58,588 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 58,560 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 58,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 39,945 miles

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

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

both rear brakes part seized

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 13 Feb 2006 30,431 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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AO51 RGV is a 2002 Seat Leon in Bronze with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO51 RGV, 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 AO51 RGV registered?

AO51 RGV is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is AO51 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 RGV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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