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BV52 VXS

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,044 mi
Last recorded94,044 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 VXS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 94,044 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 89,153 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

eml on

Pass 10 Feb 2015 89,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

eml on

Fail 23 Sep 2013 79,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs getting corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 79,342 miles

front brake discs getting corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,925 miles

front brake pads close to wear limit

front tyres worn on edges close to wear limit

Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,697 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 65,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 58,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,088 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 48,236 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 42,128 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 VXS is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

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

Is BV52 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 VXS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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