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SV52 VMF

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,382 mi
Last recorded86,382 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 VMF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,382 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 86,382 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 84,360 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 82,336 miles

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 82,336 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 79,503 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 79,498 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 75,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 67,983 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

rear brake discs

Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,983 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

rear brake discs

Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,591 miles

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

dtc lamp on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jan 2010 61,993 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 58,426 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 58,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 50,696 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 41,995 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 30,450 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 30,144 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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SV52 VMF is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SV52 VMF, 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 SV52 VMF registered?

SV52 VMF is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is SV52 VMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 VMF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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