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CV52 MVH

2002 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,000 mi
Last recorded170,000 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 MVH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 170,000 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 170,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 161,696 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

crack in upper lh side of windscreen

front discs scored pads 5mm

Pass 29 Nov 2012 152,737 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 152,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 143,305 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 133,900 miles

exhaust mount detach from centre exhaust pipe

Pass 28 Nov 2009 125,163 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)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 119,581 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 119,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 94,494 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 61,576 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 MVH is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MVH, 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 CV52 MVH registered?

CV52 MVH is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is CV52 MVH safe to buy?

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