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WJ52 JBE

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,767 mi
Last recorded111,767 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 JBE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 111,767 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 111,767 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 109,551 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe chafed

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of nearside rear and centre rear seatbelts

Front brake discs worn

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 109,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake servo vacuum pipe chafed

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of nearside rear and centre rear seatbelts

Front brake discs worn

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 106,855 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket sheared and exhaust has a minor leak of gas

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Oil leak

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 26 Oct 2015 106,855 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust mounting bracket sheared and exhaust has a minor leak of gas

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Oil leak

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 27 Oct 2014 14,280 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 104,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 97,826 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 89,416 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 77,278 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 61,549 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 44,671 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 35,227 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 27,438 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 21,863 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 17,108 miles

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

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

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 JBE is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JBE, 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 WJ52 JBE registered?

WJ52 JBE is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is WJ52 JBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ52 JBE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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