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BU02 EUC

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,834 mi
Last recorded116,834 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 EUC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 116,834 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 94,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 89,012 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 89,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

baffles rattling inside cat

Pass 13 Jun 2012 82,186 miles

exhaust cat rattling

Pass 16 Jun 2011 72,974 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 72,974 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 67,952 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 59,940 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front number plate insecure

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 59,937 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front number plate insecure

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 51,713 miles

Oil residue on gear box.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 51,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Oil residue on gear box.

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,027 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 36,769 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,998 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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BU02 EUC is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BU02 EUC, 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 BU02 EUC registered?

BU02 EUC is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2002.

Is BU02 EUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 EUC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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