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BF52 RTV

2002 Seat Leon

Silver Electric 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,646 mi
Last recorded107,646 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 RTV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2017 107,646 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened over heated and coming away (3.5.1n)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 93,432 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014

milage in dit display not working

Fail 2 Dec 2014

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

milage in dit display not working

Fail 11 Nov 2013 79,482 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 79,482 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 77,816 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 76,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 2 Dec 2010 74,091 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 69,860 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 69,860 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 66,287 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 66,287 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 65,117 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 53,770 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 42,187 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 RTV is a 2002 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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