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DE52 ORS

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,597 mi
Last recorded128,597 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 ORS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 128,597 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 122,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 122,828 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 116,130 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 111,750 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 107,251 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 97,335 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 85,161 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 71,299 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 62,650 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 62,650 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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DE52 ORS is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DE52 ORS, 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 DE52 ORS?

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What year was DE52 ORS registered?

DE52 ORS is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is DE52 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 ORS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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