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SG52 WVL

2002 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,498 mi
Last recorded168,498 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 WVL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 168,498 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 155,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 150,117 miles

Oil leak under the vehicle ()

Rear Both tires cracking

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

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 28 Nov 2016 143,043 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 134,145 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 134,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 124,775 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 110,693 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 110,751 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 100,608 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 92,008 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 81,508 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 81,508 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 72,855 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 72,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 67,204 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 59,766 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 51,949 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 51,724 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SG52 WVL is a 2002 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SG52 WVL, 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 SG52 WVL registered?

SG52 WVL is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is SG52 WVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG52 WVL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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