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CX52 VEP

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,068 mi
Last recorded126,068 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 VEP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 126,068 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 126,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 113,281 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s sun visor broken

rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 91,471 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 91,471 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 67,980 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 52,469 miles

slight play at offside steering rack

Fail 5 Nov 2007 52,467 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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)

slight play at offside steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,633 miles

brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2005 31,536 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 31,536 miles

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

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

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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CX52 VEP is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CX52 VEP, 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 CX52 VEP registered?

CX52 VEP is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is CX52 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX52 VEP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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