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BF52 UVZ

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,321 mi
Last recorded142,321 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 UVZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 142,321 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 138,271 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated,ok at test.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 135,052 miles

Note! both front tyres are worn unevenly

Fail 30 Mar 2016 135,052 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Note! both front tyres are worn unevenly

Pass 24 Mar 2015 121,751 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 114,640 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 109,910 miles

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

Note! both rear tyres are worn on inside edges.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 109,910 miles

Note! both rear tyres are worn on inside edges.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 100,456 miles

Note! offside rear tyre is worn on inside edge.

Pass 1 Apr 2011
Fail 31 Mar 2011

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Note! both inner pott joint boots are split.

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 81,630 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 72,619 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 72,619 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 56,189 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 56,189 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 38,807 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 18,319 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 18,319 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 13,480 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 UVZ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UVZ, 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 UVZ registered?

BF52 UVZ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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