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AV52 MVC

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,022 mi
Last recorded89,022 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 MVC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2016 89,022 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2015 84,965 miles

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Fail 13 Nov 2015 84,960 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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Pass 14 Nov 2014 73,099 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 73,099 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,031 miles

Front tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Oct 2012 60,315 miles

off side rear tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 21 Oct 2011 55,987 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,312 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,308 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 40,472 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 40,472 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 35,775 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,269 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 22,537 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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AV52 MVC is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV52 MVC, 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.

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What year was AV52 MVC registered?

AV52 MVC is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 October 2002.

Is AV52 MVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 MVC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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