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VU52 HWW

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,425 mi
Last recorded94,425 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 HWW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 94,425 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 94,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 85,975 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 78,743 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,740 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 77,257 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 76,676 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 72,160 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 72,160 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 60,692 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 60,691 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,382 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 45,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,374 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 19,051 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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VU52 HWW is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 VU52 HWW, 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 VU52 HWW registered?

VU52 HWW is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is VU52 HWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 HWW 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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