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VU52 XNL

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,849 mi
Last recorded149,849 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 XNL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 149,849 miles

eml on

Pass 6 Jan 2016 140,145 miles

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

eml on

o/s/r and n/s/r axle bushes worn

Pass 30 Dec 2014 129,632 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 122,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 114,526 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 108,025 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 108,025 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 101,754 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 101,754 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 10 Nov 2009 86,651 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 73,199 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 58,952 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 58,952 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 42,697 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 XNL is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

VU52 XNL is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 October 2002.

Is VU52 XNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 XNL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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