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WK51 BGX

2002 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,363 mi
Last recorded86,363 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 BGX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 86,363 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 83,822 miles

n/s/r light damage

Fail 27 Mar 2012 83,813 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r light damage

Pass 26 Mar 2011 77,222 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 69,162 miles

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

Nearside front pare wheel fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,368 miles

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

n/s/f of vehicle has been bumped pushing headlight and bonnet and bumper out of line

Fail 5 Mar 2009 63,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f/ front of vehicle has been bumped pushing headlamp out of line

Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,708 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 58,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 49,260 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 40,299 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 40,299 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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WK51 BGX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WK51 BGX, 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 WK51 BGX registered?

WK51 BGX is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is WK51 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK51 BGX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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