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BV52 VXB

2002 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,290 mi
Last recorded167,290 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 VXB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 167,290 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 164,522 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 160,796 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 150,366 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 137,449 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Mar 2013 137,449 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Apr 2012 125,292 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 110,002 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 110,002 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 88,132 miles

Both front wipers split

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

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 88,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front wipers split

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

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 68,213 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 49,087 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,004 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 16,792 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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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BV52 VXB is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black 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 BV52 VXB, 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

How do I check the history of BV52 VXB?

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What year was BV52 VXB registered?

BV52 VXB is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BV52 VXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 VXB 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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