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WJ52 GOP

2002 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,111 mi
Last recorded104,111 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 GOP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 104,111 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 99,268 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 99,268 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2011 87,814 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 87,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 68,721 miles

center exhaust rattle poss baffles?

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Fail 1 Dec 2010 68,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center exhaust rattle poss baffles?

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Fail 2 Dec 2009 48,188 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust blow at center joint

front brake disc pads very low

Pass 2 Dec 2009 48,188 miles

exhaust blow at center joint

front brake disc pads very low

Pass 11 Dec 2008 21,990 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 21,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 16,196 miles

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

near side front tyre side wall damaged

near side rear tyre perished

off side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2007 14,390 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 11,585 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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WJ52 GOP is a 2002 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WJ52 GOP, 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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WJ52 GOP is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is WJ52 GOP safe to buy?

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