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WA51 VBG

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,222 mi
Last recorded157,222 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 VBG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 157,222 miles

C.V BOOTS POOR

EXHAUST POOR / SLIGHT BLOW

FRONT DISCS POOR

Pass 27 Apr 2017 148,849 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 138,120 miles

front discs poor

rear coil spring rusty

Pass 1 May 2015 128,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

near side front inner gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Fail 30 Apr 2015 128,246 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

near side front inner gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Pass 29 Apr 2014 119,446 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 119,389 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 112,364 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 112,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 106,425 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perrished

Engine management light on

N/S Front tyre worn on inner edge , slightly perrished and small cut in tread/sidewall

N/S door mirror cracked

Slight dent in n/s front wheel inner rim

Slight play in o/s front inner rack joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 106,410 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Both front brake hoses slightly perrished

Engine management light on

N/S Front tyre worn on inner edge , slightly perrished and small cut in tread/sidewall

Slight dent in n/s front wheel inner rim

Slight play in o/s front inner rack joint

Pass 6 Jan 2011 99,499 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 99,499 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 92,976 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 92,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 87,474 miles

nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Jun 2007 79,103 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 71,565 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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WA51 VBG is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VBG, 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 WA51 VBG registered?

WA51 VBG is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is WA51 VBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 VBG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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