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BF52 RSU

2002 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,808 mi
Last recorded120,808 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 RSU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 120,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 116,791 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 109,401 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 100,850 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2010 100,850 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 94,180 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 94,175 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 82,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate slightly deteriorated

stone chip in screen

Pass 26 Jul 2007 66,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2006 31,783 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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BF52 RSU is a 2002 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF52 RSU, 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 BF52 RSU registered?

BF52 RSU is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BF52 RSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 RSU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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