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BF52 UTE

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,239 mi
Last recorded103,239 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 103,239 miles

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

both front brake discs are worn

both front brake flexy hoses cracking

both front lower arm rubber bushes deteriorated resulting in slight play

center exhaust bracket broken from weld

main beam lights emit a blue image

Fail 17 Apr 2014 103,239 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

both front brake discs are worn

both front brake flexy hoses cracking

both front lower arm rubber bushes deteriorated resulting in slight play

center exhaust bracket broken from weld

main beam lights emit a blue image

Pass 16 May 2013 98,134 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

exhaust hanger on rear silencer corroded

very slight play in driver side steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 May 2013 98,134 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

exhaust hanger on rear silencer corroded

very slight play in driver side steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 May 2012 87,945 miles

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

mid section exhaust in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2012 87,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

mid section exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2011 83,422 miles

Both rear axle bushes worn

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front tyre ON limit of 1.6mm

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 73,497 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 73,380 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 64,484 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 55,145 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 45,045 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 UTE is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UTE, 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 UTE registered?

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

Is BF52 UTE safe to buy?

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