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CV52 MTX

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

66,043 mi
Last recorded66,043 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 MTX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,043 miles

both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges 195/60/15hr

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

o/s/r brake slightly binding

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

Fail 18 Mar 2013 66,043 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges 195/60/15hr

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

o/s/r brake slightly binding

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,875 miles

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

heavy corrosion exhaust system

Fail 22 Mar 2012 62,875 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

both rear brakes binding and discs scored

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

heavy corrosion exhaust system

Fail 1 Mar 2012 62,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2011 59,550 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 59,548 miles

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

Exhaust rubber mount bracket broken.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,367 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,662 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 41,971 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 41,971 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 31,351 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 31,351 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 MTX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MTX, 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

How do I check the history of CV52 MTX?

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What year was CV52 MTX registered?

CV52 MTX is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is CV52 MTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV52 MTX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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