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VU52 UHB

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,778 mi
Last recorded70,778 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 UHB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 70,778 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 60,282 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front wiper blades poor condition

offside rear brake binding

rear brake discs rusty and in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2010 47,546 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2010 47,546 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,513 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,611 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,352 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,876 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 UHB is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UHB, 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 UHB registered?

VU52 UHB is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 October 2002.

Is VU52 UHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 UHB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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