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SY52 UBS

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,713 mi
Last recorded152,713 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 UBS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 152,713 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 152,712 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 142,289 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 127,978 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 118,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag warning lamp indicates a system fault

Fail 13 Dec 2012 118,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag warning lamp indicates a system fault

Pass 10 Nov 2011 118,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 113,832 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pitted on inside edges

Pass 29 Oct 2009 100,295 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front plastic undertray prevents full inspection

offside headlamp aim at lowest passable height

offside rear damper soft

Fail 28 Oct 2009 100,291 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front plastic undertray prevents full inspection

offside headlamp aim at lowest passable height

offside rear damper soft

Pass 22 Oct 2008 82,876 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 65,091 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 49,827 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 34,340 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 34,340 miles

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

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

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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SY52 UBS is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SY52 UBS, 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 SY52 UBS registered?

SY52 UBS is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is SY52 UBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY52 UBS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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