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BF52 UTC

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

34,304 mi
Last recorded34,304 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 UTC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 34,304 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 34,304 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 26,405 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 26,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm mis-shaped and flat spotted (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 23,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 20,251 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 19,364 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 19,004 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 19,004 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 18,576 miles

signs of o/s/rear brake over heating

Pass 18 Aug 2017 18,301 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 18,238 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 18,238 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 18,120 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 17,849 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 17,496 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 16,703 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 16,157 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 15,209 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 14,476 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 13,451 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 12,233 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 10,821 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 UTC is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UTC, 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 UTC registered?

BF52 UTC is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is BF52 UTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 UTC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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