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BU02 UPE

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,683 mi
Last recorded117,683 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 UPE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 117,683 miles

Both rear tyres are worn near limits on edges

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

Rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2012 111,119 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jun 2011 102,816 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2010 94,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 12 Jun 2010 94,595 miles

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

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 12 Jun 2009 86,396 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 78,508 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 76,411 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 76,410 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 68,964 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 UPE is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UPE, 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 UPE registered?

BU02 UPE is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 April 2002.

Is BU02 UPE safe to buy?

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