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SV52 XCX

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,928 mi
Last recorded174,928 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 XCX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 May 2019 174,928 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 152,392 miles

slight play offside front track rod end

Pass 8 May 2017 143,177 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 143,006 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 131,373 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 131,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 128,300 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 May 2015 128,300 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 124,155 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

aux belt tensioner broke

Pass 29 Apr 2013 115,816 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2013 115,816 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2012 107,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes coroding at rear

nearside front bottom suspension arm rear bush splitting

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on tread

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

power steering bottle weeping fluid

rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 1 May 2012 107,933 miles

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

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes coroding at rear

nearside front bottom suspension arm rear bush splitting

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on tread

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

power steering bottle weeping fluid

rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 3 May 2011 100,218 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 91,197 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 91,197 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 80,371 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 80,371 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 71,526 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 63,954 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 61,977 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,247 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 XCX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SV52 XCX, 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 XCX registered?

SV52 XCX is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 December 2002.

Is SV52 XCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 XCX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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