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BU02 BFE

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,124 mi
Last recorded160,124 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 BFE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 160,124 miles

Offside Front Oil leak intercooler ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 160,124 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Oil leak intercooler ()

Pass 21 Nov 2015 152,303 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 143,580 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 135,834 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 135,834 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 130,218 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 125,967 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 122,288 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 122,278 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 116,376 miles

All four front and rear brake discs surface starting to get rough

Child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seat, not allowing full inspection off seat belt.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 112,533 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 97,517 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 79,788 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 61,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BU02 BFE is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU02 BFE, 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 BU02 BFE registered?

BU02 BFE is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BU02 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 BFE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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