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VU52 KSE

2002 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,516 mi
Last recorded154,516 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 KSE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 154,516 miles

Could not fully test rear passenger seat belts due to child seat(s) fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 154,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Could not fully test rear passenger seat belts due to child seat(s) fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 149,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 144,148 miles

Auxillary belt tensioner noisy

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 137,688 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 137,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 111,171 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 111,171 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 98,400 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 98,397 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust centre bracket broken

Pass 7 Dec 2009 88,310 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 76,312 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 65,751 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 54,573 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 KSE is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KSE, 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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VU52 KSE is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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