MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front lower suspension arm bushes are soft and have slight movement
both front sills damaged
both rear bump stops worn/deteriorated
front brake discs have corrosion
rear brake discs heavily corroded
rear brake pads are wearing low
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front lower suspension arm bushes are soft and have slight movement
both front sills damaged
both rear bump stops worn/deteriorated
exhaust box knocks on rear spring
front brake discs have corrosion
offside driveshaft fouling on antiroll bar
rear brake discs heavily corroded
rear brake pads are wearing low
socket attached to n/s/r brake carrier
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
advise exhaust corroded & heat sheilds insecure
advise o/s front tyre at minimum requirement
advise rear damper shrouds fallen down
advise vehicle lowerd
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise exhaust corroded & heat sheilds insecure
advise o/s front tyre at minimum requirement
advise rear damper shrouds fallen down
advise vehicle lowerd
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
E.C.U Light displayed
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front wipers slightly worn
rear exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f inner cv gator split
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WA51 VBC is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 WA51 VBC, 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 WA51 VBC registered?
WA51 VBC is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 January 2002.
Is WA51 VBC safe to buy?
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