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CX52 VEV

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,505 mi
Last recorded163,505 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 VEV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 163,505 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 163,505 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 147,766 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 147,766 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 141,795 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 128,295 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 128,295 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 110,920 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Sep 2010 90,596 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 8 Sep 2009 70,926 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 70,926 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,477 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 58,477 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 41,474 miles

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

offside and nearside rear wheels are binding slightly, pads has restricted free movement

Fail 12 Sep 2006 22,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,654 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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CX52 VEV is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VEV, 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 CX52 VEV registered?

CX52 VEV is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is CX52 VEV safe to buy?

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