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BF52 UVB

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,630 mi
Last recorded123,630 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 UVB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 123,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 123,629 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 118,038 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 113,309 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 113,307 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 108,822 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 108,820 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 105,466 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 102,061 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 100,293 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 98,573 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 92,980 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 87,478 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 83,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 74,157 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 68,581 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 61,375 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 61,375 miles

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

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 UVB is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 UVB, 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 UVB registered?

BF52 UVB is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is BF52 UVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF52 UVB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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