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SL52 BXZ

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,900 mi
Last recorded155,900 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 BXZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 155,900 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 154,851 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 154,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 146,325 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 138,322 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 138,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 130,279 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 130,279 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 123,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertrays fitted, some items not visible

Pass 21 Oct 2011 123,153 miles

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

undertrays fitted, some items not visible

Pass 20 Oct 2010 114,662 miles

coolent level low

Pass 19 Oct 2009 102,040 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 102,040 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 83,817 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 61,266 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 38,926 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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SL52 BXZ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SL52 BXZ, 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 SL52 BXZ?

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What year was SL52 BXZ registered?

SL52 BXZ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is SL52 BXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL52 BXZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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