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VU52 KXS

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

226,530 mi
Last recorded226,530 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 KXS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 226,530 miles

Front crossmember surface corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both off side rear tyres right on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 212,677 miles

head lamps aim slightly out

surface rust on under body

Pass 25 Apr 2014 199,733 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front crossmember slightly corroded

headlamp mounting slightly broken

Pass 5 Sep 2012 178,262 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 178,262 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 6 Aug 2011 160,607 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 160,607 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 143,126 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

rear exhaust silenceris corroding outer skin is peeling off

Fail 4 Aug 2010 143,126 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear indicators starting to show white light

rear exhaust silenceris corroding outer skin is peeling off

Pass 20 Aug 2009 116,931 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 116,672 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 92,796 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 71,156 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 5,303 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 KXS is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol 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 KXS, 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 KXS registered?

VU52 KXS is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is VU52 KXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 KXS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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