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BF52 RUV

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,200 mi
Last recorded144,200 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 RUV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 144,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 134,540 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 134,540 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 127,811 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)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 127,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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)

Offside Wiper starting to split

Pass 28 Oct 2014 119,568 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 119,568 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 112,014 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 101,500 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 88,269 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,027 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight screen damagefron wipers

Pass 13 Nov 2009 69,480 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 69,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 58,321 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 58,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side mirror damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2007 48,448 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE FIGURES ALMOST PARTIAL.

LOOSE BAFFLES IN REAR EXHAUST SILENCER.

Pass 28 Oct 2006 40,065 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low

n/s/f tyre cut [ not to coads ] 195 65 15

Pass 29 Oct 2005 31,201 miles

o/sf tyre on limit 1956515t

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 RUV is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RUV, 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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What year was BF52 RUV registered?

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

Is BF52 RUV safe to buy?

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