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SE52 FTO

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,915 mi
Last recorded132,915 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 FTO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 132,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under vehicle pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 127,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under vehicle pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing axle arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 115,890 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 113,605 miles

Rear both rear tyres wearing low

exhaust centre and back box poor condition (corroded)

Pass 13 Nov 2017 105,640 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 96,718 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 87,361 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 77,925 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 68,245 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 58,475 miles

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)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 50,243 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear slightly sticky

Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,243 miles

offside rear slightly sticky

Fail 23 May 2011 43,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Both front brake discs worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake is sticking

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 41,969 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 37,153 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 32,096 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 32,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 28,291 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 28,291 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 23,351 miles

BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD ENDS SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Fail 8 Dec 2005 17,604 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 17,604 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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SE52 FTO is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SE52 FTO, 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 SE52 FTO registered?

SE52 FTO is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is SE52 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE52 FTO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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