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BD51 WLH

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,729 mi
Last recorded119,729 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 WLH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2014 119,729 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light illuminated

near side headlight clips broken but secured with tape

Pass 25 Mar 2014 119,729 miles

engine management light illuminated

near side headlight clips broken but secured with tape

Pass 12 Mar 2013 114,186 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 114,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 102,275 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 102,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 92,345 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 84,229 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 84,229 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 76,042 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2008 76,040 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2008 68,397 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 68,392 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 57,262 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 57,090 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 46,209 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 WLH is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 BD51 WLH, 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 BD51 WLH registered?

BD51 WLH is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 January 2002.

Is BD51 WLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 WLH shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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