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VU51 EKO

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,453 mi
Last recorded127,453 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 EKO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 127,453 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 127,453 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 121,827 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 121,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 105,440 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 105,438 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 90,597 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Jun 2012 90,597 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jun 2011 84,579 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,231 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 79,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 73,807 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 64,872 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 64,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 58,212 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 58,206 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 50,480 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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VU51 EKO is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VU51 EKO, 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 VU51 EKO registered?

VU51 EKO is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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