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VU52 WFL

2002 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,925 mi
Last recorded159,925 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 WFL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 159,925 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 151,938 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 146,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 141,312 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear shock has reduced damping

Pass 26 Jan 2013 134,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front steering arm slight play

Fail 25 Jan 2012 128,290 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2012 128,290 miles

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

n/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2011 123,394 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 123,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 110,936 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 95,928 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 79,133 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 63,993 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 48,565 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 WFL is a 2002 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU52 WFL, 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 WFL registered?

VU52 WFL is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is VU52 WFL safe to buy?

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