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BF52 VFP

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

152,511 mi
Last recorded152,511 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 152,511 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn rubbing on spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside stop light slightly discoloured

Offside washer jet is partially blocked but still provides enough fluid

Offside wiper blade jumps but still clears screen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

central exhaust mounting is detached

overheating light and alarm goes off but the coolant remains are correct temp

Fail 20 Mar 2023 152,432 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn rubbing on spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside stop light slightly discoloured

Offside washer jet is partially blocked but still provides enough fluid

Offside wiper blade jumps but still clears screen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

central exhaust mounting is detached

overheating light and alarm goes off but the coolant remains are correct temp

Pass 10 Mar 2022 148,060 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn rubbing on suspension cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear position and stop light are discolored but still red

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust clamps have corroded away

overheating warning light is on but engine is cool

Pass 23 Mar 2021 144,849 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn rubbing on mounting cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

central exhaust clamp is badly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2021 144,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn rubbing on mounting cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

central exhaust clamp is badly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 141,853 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting is detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

center exhaust clamp is badly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2020 141,847 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting is detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

center exhaust clamp is badly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 135,828 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box bracket in poor condition

Fail 15 Mar 2019 135,828 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Offside Rear light lense damaged but not showing white light to rear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box bracket in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2018 127,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing cracks in tread

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

engine management light on

Fail 20 Mar 2018 127,109 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken showing white light to rear of vehicle (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perishing cracks in tread

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Mar 2017 118,518 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre low on air

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 118,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre low on air

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 110,638 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 103,858 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 102,701 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 95,854 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE SERVICE!!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake draging slightly

rear brakes noisey

Pass 18 Dec 2012 87,557 miles

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

front anti roll bar bushes worn

mil light on dash

Fail 11 Dec 2012 87,416 miles

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

mil light on dash

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

front anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 23 Dec 2011 78,155 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 14 Dec 2010 67,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

anti roll bar bushes worn

rear discs worn

Fail 14 Dec 2010 67,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

anti roll bar bushes worn

rear discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2010 58,991 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 49,088 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 49,064 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2007 41,519 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 3,366 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 3,366 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 24,326 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 VFP is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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The MOT history for BF52 VFP shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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