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CV52 MBF

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,492 mi
Last recorded134,492 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 MBF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 134,492 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexible brake hoses on both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear and nearside front perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 134,492 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexible brake hoses on both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear and nearside front perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 128,969 miles

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

Front STUT TOPS HAVE BEEN MODIEFYED LEAVING LITTLE THREAD TO SUPPORT TOPHATS IN ENGINE BAY

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

IMMEDIATE REPAIR RECCOMENTED FOR FRONT STUT TOPS

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING

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

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

Rear AXLE RUSTED

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH TO CALIPERS (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 128,965 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely BOTH (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front STUT TOPS HAVE BEEN MODIEFYED LEAVING LITTLE THREAD TO SUPPORT TOPHATS IN ENGINE BAY

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

IMMEDIATE REPAIR RECCOMENTED FOR FRONT STUT TOPS

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING

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

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

Rear AXLE RUSTED

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH TO CALIPERS (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 119,414 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s wiper blade split on ends

Fail 29 Sep 2015 119,406 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases around weld of cat (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s wiper blade split on ends

Pass 22 Aug 2014 111,402 miles

advise corrosion on rear axle

advise corrosion on rear discs

Pass 28 Sep 2013 105,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank strap corroding

Fail 18 Sep 2013 105,086 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear baby seat fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2012 93,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 93,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 84,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 77,087 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,350 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 61,539 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 22 Aug 2007 50,997 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,827 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 32,229 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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CV52 MBF is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CV52 MBF, 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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CV52 MBF is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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