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WJ52 VBL

2002 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

155,876 mi
Last recorded155,876 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 VBL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 155,876 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 142,810 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 129,829 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 118,628 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 108,028 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 98,327 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 87,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 82,482 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 76,704 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2010 69,398 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

surface corrosoin off side front brake disc.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 62,056 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 53,882 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 45,871 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 38,276 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 29,894 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 29,894 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)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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 VBL is a 2002 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL registered?

WJ52 VBL is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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