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WJ52 OCA

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,919 mi
Last recorded78,919 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 OCA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 78,919 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 78,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 78,862 miles

Braking system leaking vacuum pipe for servo (1.1.3 (d))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre & rear ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all shock absorber casings corroded

general corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,473 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 71,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 67,627 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,314 miles

Rear nearside and offside tyres perished

brake servo vacuum pipe perished

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,012 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,761 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 66,760 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

engine oil on minimum

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil low

Pass 10 Nov 2011 66,076 miles

Advise only - Front and rear brake disc pads are slightly corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

not able to check all fuel and brake pipes

Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

inner faces of both front brake disc pitted and slightly corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2010 59,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

inner faces of both front brake disc pitted and slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 46,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,178 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 34,348 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 26,690 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 OCA is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OCA, 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 OCA registered?

WJ52 OCA is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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