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EO52 MVK

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,660 mi
Last recorded153,660 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 MVK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 153,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 153,660 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 138,267 miles

Central exhaust bracket weld broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 119,887 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Nov 2017 119,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 98,644 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 92,642 miles

Centre exhaust clamp and sleeve joint almost rusted trough with minor leak of gasses

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlights slightly crazed but not affecting output or beam image

Pass 6 Nov 2014 83,429 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 83,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 73,981 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 64,358 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 53,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,666 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,315 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,129 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,315 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 46,315 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 43,815 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 43,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 36,467 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust bracket weld broken but still supporting system .

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 26,341 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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EO52 MVK is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO52 MVK, 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 EO52 MVK registered?

EO52 MVK is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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The MOT history for EO52 MVK shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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