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BD51 WJJ

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,319 mi
Last recorded147,319 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 147,319 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 136,800 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 135,679 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 133,174 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 131,055 miles

rear brake pads worn low.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 4 Feb 2017 127,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 127,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 122,362 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 112,723 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 112,722 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 101,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Feb 2013 94,355 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 94,353 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 86,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs are corroded slightly

rear part exhaust mounting not supporting the exhaust

Fail 1 Feb 2012 86,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs are corroded slightly

rear part exhaust mounting not supporting the exhaust

Pass 2 Feb 2011 76,746 miles

front discs pitted

Fail 2 Feb 2011 76,746 miles

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

front discs pitted

Pass 9 Feb 2010 66,589 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust bracket broken but still scure

o/s/r tyre close to the legal limit also has splits in the sidewall NOT showing ply/cords and slightly perished

Pass 7 Feb 2009 55,405 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 55,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 45,674 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 39,699 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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BD51 WJJ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 BD51 WJJ, 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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BD51 WJJ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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