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CU51 MFX

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,610 mi
Last recorded156,610 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 MFX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 156,610 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Mar 2016 146,817 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 136,717 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 125,617 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 114,672 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 101,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise air bag light

Pass 1 Mar 2011 91,942 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 91,809 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 91,809 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 86,041 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 79,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 79,892 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 71,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 71,436 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 61,170 miles

Front brake pads look to be getting low

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

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2007 61,170 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs slightly corroded

front pads starting to get low

Pass 2 Feb 2006 47,416 miles

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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CU51 MFX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CU51 MFX, 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 CU51 MFX registered?

CU51 MFX is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is CU51 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 MFX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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