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BV52 VWM

2002 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,096 mi
Last recorded142,096 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 VWM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 142,096 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 139,475 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 128,149 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 128,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

eml light on

Pass 17 Oct 2008 112,926 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 91,048 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 83,275 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 62,651 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 62,651 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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BV52 VWM is a 2002 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV52 VWM, 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 BV52 VWM registered?

BV52 VWM is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is BV52 VWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 VWM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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