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VU52 XNS

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,329 mi
Last recorded122,329 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 122,329 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured * (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 122,329 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured * (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 98,282 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 98,245 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 81,348 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 81,348 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 71,781 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 68,994 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 68,994 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 66,424 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 63,810 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,830 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,343 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 53,784 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 49,898 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,951 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 43,067 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 38,650 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 38,645 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 34,442 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 27,426 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 XNS is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XNS, 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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What year was VU52 XNS registered?

VU52 XNS is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is VU52 XNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 XNS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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