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CV52 MSX

2002 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,039 mi
Last recorded106,039 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 MSX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2019 106,039 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear subframe has been repaired by welding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer sill damaged

Offside Front wheel rim slightly damaged

Offside Rear subframe has been repaired by welding

Pass 16 Jul 2018 100,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint gaiter worn

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaiter worn

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,073 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened been repaird (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened been repaird (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 96,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 94,711 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 80,087 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 72,043 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes are sticking and binding, Pads may be stuck on the caliper carrier.

Fail 11 Nov 2014 72,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes are sticking and binding, Pads may be stuck on the caliper carrier.

Fail 7 Nov 2014 71,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes are sticking and binding, Pads may be stuck on the caliper carrier.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 68,182 miles

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

o/s/rear brake binding slightly requires attention,

Pass 7 Nov 2012 63,380 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 5 Nov 2011 58,605 miles

exhaus blowing front section

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 8 Nov 2010 54,087 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,634 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,343 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 34,309 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 27,242 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 20,159 miles

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

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 MSX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MSX, 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 CV52 MSX registered?

CV52 MSX is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is CV52 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV52 MSX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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