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BX02 BNZ

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,981 mi
Last recorded101,981 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 BNZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 101,981 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2mm TREAD DEPTH.....

REAR BRAKE DISC FACES RUSTY.....

Pass 26 Jan 2013 96,536 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 96,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cat converter heat shield is insecure.

nsf inner cv boot is insecure.

osf wiper is slightly smeary.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 89,732 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 84,028 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded (due to vehicle standing)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 84,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake discs slightly corroded (due to vehicle standing)

Pass 23 May 2009 79,881 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 73,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 73,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 66,443 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 66,443 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 54,673 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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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BX02 BNZ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BX02 BNZ, 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.

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What year was BX02 BNZ registered?

BX02 BNZ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BX02 BNZ safe to buy?

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