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AO52 JBU

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,111 mi
Last recorded40,111 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 JBU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 40,111 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Aug 2011 36,056 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,056 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 33,431 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,547 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 25,062 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 25,062 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 21,192 miles

exhaust rusty in places

rear pads getting low

wipers smeary

Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,992 miles

front tyres starting to wear low

Fail 3 Oct 2006 17,992 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front tyres starting to wear low

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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AO52 JBU is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO52 JBU, 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 AO52 JBU registered?

AO52 JBU is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 October 2002.

Is AO52 JBU safe to buy?

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