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WA51 XRX

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,342 mi
Last recorded147,342 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 147,342 miles

Front both side wheel arches have bubbles of corrosion

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 132,789 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2017 132,789 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2016 127,417 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2016 127,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2015 120,169 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 113,364 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust backbox corroded

exhaust brackets modified due to broken welds

spare wheel insecure

Fail 3 Apr 2014 113,338 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust backbox corroded

exhaust brackets modified due to broken welds

spare wheel insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2013 105,324 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 105,324 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 98,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre pipe mounting bracket insecure

centre stop light inop

Fail 4 Apr 2012 98,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre pipe mounting bracket insecure

centre stop light inop

Pass 9 Dec 2010 89,487 miles

centre stop light inop

o/s/r door cannot be opened

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2009 81,823 miles

ADVISE center stop lamp not working

ADVISE o/s/r door wont open

ADVISE rear tyres wearing low

Fail 15 Dec 2008 74,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre stop light inop,

o/s/r door wont open,

Pass 15 Dec 2008 74,261 miles

centre stop light inop,

o/s/r door wont open,

Pass 20 Nov 2007 66,862 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 61,435 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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WA51 XRX 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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

WA51 XRX is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is WA51 XRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 XRX 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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