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BX02 BTU

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,435 mi
Last recorded110,435 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 BTU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 110,435 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre started wearing

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 105,337 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)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 105,327 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front exhaust flexi mesh damaged

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

Nearside Rear brake hose crimped

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front exhaust pipe bracket broken

Pass 18 Jul 2016 101,755 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 101,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 94,667 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 94,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 89,495 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 81,619 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 75,898 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 73,505 miles

Offside coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 65,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 62,373 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,312 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 48,439 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,184 miles

front number plate discoloured

nail in offside rear tyre wall

offside rear handbrake lever not returning fully

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 BTU is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BX02 BTU, 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 BTU registered?

BX02 BTU is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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The MOT history for BX02 BTU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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