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DE52 UEF

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,041 mi
Last recorded116,041 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 UEF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 116,041 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 116,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 111,933 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 111,933 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 106,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 99,627 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2010 99,627 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2009 92,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 92,326 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 85,533 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 80,234 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 6 Dec 2006 68,269 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 54,199 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 54,199 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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DE52 UEF is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DE52 UEF, 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 DE52 UEF registered?

DE52 UEF is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is DE52 UEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 UEF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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