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VIL 2053

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,776 mi
Last recorded184,776 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 2053
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 184,776 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 184,735 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 184,686 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 174,818 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 162,027 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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VIL 2053 is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VIL 2053, 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 VIL 2053?

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What year was VIL 2053 registered?

VIL 2053 is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is VIL 2053 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 2053 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VIL 2053 have outstanding finance?

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