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CE52 LBY

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,936 mi
Last recorded148,936 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 LBY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 148,936 miles

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

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

n/s/r handbrake cable

Pass 27 Apr 2012 141,612 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 133,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 118,532 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 118,532 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 103,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 21 Apr 2009 103,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 28 Apr 2008 88,151 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 88,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 64,156 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 45,072 miles

tyre treads wearing unevenly

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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CE52 LBY is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CE52 LBY, 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 CE52 LBY registered?

CE52 LBY is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is CE52 LBY safe to buy?

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