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WJ52 KPY

2002 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,193 mi
Last recorded77,193 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 KPY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 77,193 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside reverse lamp not working

some bodywork damage to nearside front wing and bumper

Fail 27 Mar 2025 77,190 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside reverse lamp not working

some bodywork damage to nearside front wing and bumper

Pass 20 Mar 2024 55,838 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 55,550 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 42,359 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust corroding badly

Pass 23 Mar 2022 39,652 miles

Coil spring corroded NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 34,503 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 33,160 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 31,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 30,781 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 29,367 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 29,367 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear slight bind both rear

Pass 26 Feb 2016 23,359 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 23,233 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,776 miles

Very slight bind to Both rear wheels

Pass 11 Mar 2014 19,383 miles

Both rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2013 18,961 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,991 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheels slight bind

Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,368 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,445 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,733 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 24 Sep 2007 11,507 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 9,834 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 7,357 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 KPY is a 2002 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KPY, 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 WJ52 KPY registered?

WJ52 KPY is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is WJ52 KPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ52 KPY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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