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BN52 CUK

2002 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,378 mi
Last recorded127,378 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 CUK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 127,378 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 sides and also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded underneath body of vehicle + front & rear suspension components and also bushes worn

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front + offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 118,726 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 115,820 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 115,820 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 112,239 miles

EML light on

Pass 27 May 2015 103,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 27 May 2015 103,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 25 May 2014 87,843 miles

corrosion of front brake discs

engine manament lamp on dash

exhaust system corroded/front exhaust heat sheild insurcure

Fail 25 May 2014 87,843 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

corrosion of front brake discs

engine manament lamp on dash

exhaust system corroded/front exhaust heat sheild insurcure

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge of tread

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,751 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 68,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine manament lamp on dash

grease weeping from around o/s/f outer drive shaft boot

rear exhaust system/silencer corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2012 68,280 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine manament lamp on dash

grease weeping from around o/s/f outer drive shaft boot

rear exhaust system/silencer corroded

rear high level brake lamp inop

Pass 18 Jun 2010 59,182 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 59,154 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2009 53,488 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 42,073 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 33,063 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 33,034 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 5 Dec 2005 23,533 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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BN52 CUK is a 2002 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BN52 CUK, 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 BN52 CUK registered?

BN52 CUK is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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