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AO52 JBV

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,994 mi
Last recorded123,994 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 JBV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 123,994 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 119,804 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine mamagment light on

Pass 6 Jul 2012 111,234 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 100,261 miles

ADVISE - MIL LIGHT ON

ADVISE - REAR BRAKES POOR CONDITION

ADVISE - WATER PUMP LEAKING

Pass 22 Mar 2010 85,711 miles

emissions slow to meet limits

rear axle bushes perished

rear brake disks corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2010 85,711 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

emissions slow to meet limits

rear axle bushes perished

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 69,242 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 69,242 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,029 miles

clamp fitted around centre box mount and mount looks broken

discs rusty and pitted

o/s front seat belt worn

small chip in front screen

Pass 16 Oct 2007 52,887 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,604 miles

front brake pads getting 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 JBV is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO52 JBV, 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 JBV registered?

AO52 JBV is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is AO52 JBV safe to buy?

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