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BU02 ESG

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,966 mi
Last recorded137,966 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 ESG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 137,966 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 137,799 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 137,536 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 133,972 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 125,730 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 116,905 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 104,723 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 94,147 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2010 94,147 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2009 81,035 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 May 2009 81,035 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 75,152 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 58,367 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 58,304 miles

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre tread but not to cords

Pass 16 Oct 2006 54,738 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 51,339 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 51,338 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 ESG is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ESG, 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 ESG registered?

BU02 ESG is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 April 2002.

Is BU02 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 ESG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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