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VU51 EKP

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,362 mi
Last recorded129,362 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 EKP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 129,362 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 129,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 123,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 123,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 117,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 109,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 102,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 102,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 95,182 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 91,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 81,799 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 81,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 74,004 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 69,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 69,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted /bent (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 64,763 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 59,465 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 54,335 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 51,874 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 48,889 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,744 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 44,120 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,003 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 36,061 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,971 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 25,003 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 25,003 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 EKP is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VU51 EKP, 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 VU51 EKP registered?

VU51 EKP is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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