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BV52 VXK

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,845 mi
Last recorded87,845 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 VXK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 87,845 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 153,335 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake flexy hoses slightly perished/cracking

both front subframe rear bushs deteriorated

both rear brake pipes over rear beam corroded

nearside inner c.v gator seaping grease

play from inner rack joints (strong advisory)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 137,428 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 137,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 124,474 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 110,484 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust bracket broken

offside rear wheel slight bind

Fail 11 Jun 2011 110,483 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust bracket broken

offside rear wheel slight bind

Pass 17 Jun 2010 99,310 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in nearside steering rack side arm

Pass 29 May 2009 87,145 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 87,145 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 75,543 miles

welds split on centre exhaust mouting

Pass 2 Jun 2007 62,954 miles

Advise=both fronttyers close to wear bars (approx 2.5mm)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 46,554 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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BV52 VXK is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VXK, 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 VXK registered?

BV52 VXK is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is BV52 VXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 VXK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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