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BD51 RXC

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,182 mi
Last recorded106,182 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 RXC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 106,182 miles

Coating on brake pipes not allowing full inspection

Engine management light on

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 106,178 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Coating on brake pipes not allowing full inspection

Engine management light on

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 89,665 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 71,773 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,149 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,228 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 41,983 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,094 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 32,527 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,579 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 24,064 miles

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

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

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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BD51 RXC is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BD51 RXC, 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

How do I check the history of BD51 RXC?

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What year was BD51 RXC registered?

BD51 RXC is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 January 2002.

Is BD51 RXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 RXC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD51 RXC have outstanding finance?

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