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BN52 EBC

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,434 mi
Last recorded127,434 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 EBC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 127,434 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns+os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 126,782 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 123,785 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 121,797 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 119,062 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 115,886 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 112,098 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 106,663 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 100,420 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 94,981 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 89,153 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 89,153 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 79,892 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 2 Mar 2011 79,864 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake pads low

Fail 3 Mar 2010 67,098 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 67,098 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 54,159 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 46,036 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 35,427 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 23,049 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 23,019 miles

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

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

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 EBC is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BN52 EBC, 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

How do I check the history of BN52 EBC?

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What year was BN52 EBC registered?

BN52 EBC is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is BN52 EBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 EBC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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