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VU52 XPS

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,520 mi
Last recorded114,520 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 XPS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 114,520 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 114,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 104,473 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 98,533 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 91,564 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 91,564 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 80,296 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2006 62,951 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 62,951 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 40,610 miles

chips in windscreen zones a and b

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 XPS is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPS, 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 XPS registered?

VU52 XPS is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is VU52 XPS safe to buy?

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Does VU52 XPS have outstanding finance?

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