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VU51 FTV

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,184 mi
Last recorded153,184 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 FTV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 153,184 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front screenwash jet poor

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone b and stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 144,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 144,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm, worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 135,967 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 125,912 miles

all front ball joint dust covers cracking

centre /rear exhaust bracket missing

n/s/r tyre near limit

o/s inner cv boot signs of cracking

o/s washer jet poor operation

Pass 5 Jun 2015 118,908 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 112,491 miles

e.m.light on dash

exhaust bracket missing nearside rear

Pass 7 May 2013 107,476 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

centre exhaust mount missing

Fail 7 May 2013 107,476 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mount missing

Pass 1 May 2012 98,237 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 84,466 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 84,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,904 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 70,904 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 58,393 miles

engine managment light on

heavy corrosion to front and rear brake discs

plastic cover to fuel tank insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2007 44,831 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 36,122 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 36,122 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s/f tyre slight rubbing on inner arch

Pass 29 Dec 2005 26,980 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 FTV is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FTV, 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 FTV registered?

VU51 FTV is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is VU51 FTV safe to buy?

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