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BV52 VZD

2002 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,986 mi
Last recorded172,986 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 VZD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 172,986 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 163,622 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 151,858 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 151,858 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2013 143,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 130,531 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 120,570 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 120,570 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 110,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 May 2009 100,048 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 99,870 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 90,308 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 81,410 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 74,791 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 74,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VZD is a 2002 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VZD, 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 VZD registered?

BV52 VZD is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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