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EK51 GBF

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,929 mi
Last recorded82,929 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 GBF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 82,929 miles

EML ON

FRONT NEARSIDE CLOTH STRAP FITTED AROUND SUBFRAME & STEERING RACK

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2013 82,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

EML ON

FRONT NEARSIDE CLOTH STRAP FITTED AROUND SUBFRAME & STEERING RACK

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2012 78,705 miles

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 78,705 miles

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 73,283 miles

N/S/R TYRE WALL CRACKING

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 27 Sep 2010 70,235 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 64,143 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 56,585 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 47,381 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,602 miles

Nearside rear brake binding on slightly?

Pass 6 Jan 2006 26,614 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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EK51 GBF is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EK51 GBF, 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 EK51 GBF registered?

EK51 GBF is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 January 2002.

Is EK51 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 GBF 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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