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SF51 MGJ

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,076 mi
Last recorded132,076 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 MGJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 132,076 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 124,048 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 122,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 115,042 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 102,582 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 102,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 86,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Aug 2009 86,572 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 76,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Aug 2008 76,700 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 69,910 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 62,218 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 62,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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SF51 MGJ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SF51 MGJ, 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 SF51 MGJ?

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What year was SF51 MGJ registered?

SF51 MGJ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is SF51 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 MGJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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