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BV52 VYJ

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,095 mi
Last recorded106,095 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 VYJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 106,095 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2019 106,092 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 96,972 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 89,077 miles

slight damage to rear no.plate

Fail 21 Jun 2017 89,077 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside rear tyre worn out of shape and perished

slight damage to rear no.plate

Pass 10 Jun 2016 87,401 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Rear registration plate damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 84,663 miles

rear registration plate damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2015 84,662 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 8 May 2014 79,570 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2013 68,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 68,481 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 64,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,658 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 59,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 54,752 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 44,764 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,954 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 26,611 miles

ADVISE THAT NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL IS CUT BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH FOR REJECTION

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 VYJ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

BV52 VYJ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is BV52 VYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 VYJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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