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BX02 BPY

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,424 mi
Last recorded134,424 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 BPY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 134,424 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 124,544 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 118,738 miles

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

superficial corrosion to various metal brake pipes.

Fail 13 Aug 2010 118,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

superficial corrosion to various metal brake pipes.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 112,846 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 112,832 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 105,180 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 103,080 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 103,080 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 92,805 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 11 Jul 2006 92,804 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on rear brake discs

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 BPY is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BPY, 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 BPY registered?

BX02 BPY is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 July 2002.

Is BX02 BPY safe to buy?

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