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WK52 TDU

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,184 mi
Last recorded135,184 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 TDU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 135,184 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside steering arm has slight play

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2020 135,184 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside steering arm has slight play

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2019 133,995 miles

Offside steering rack end has slight play

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2019 133,995 miles

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))

Offside steering rack end has slight play

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2018 132,496 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 4 Dec 2018 132,496 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2017 130,727 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2016 129,244 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 129,242 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 126,811 miles

Front discs rusted

Front wipers

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

Rear discs rusted

Fail 18 Nov 2015 126,811 miles

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

Front discs rusted

Front wipers

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

Rear discs rusted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 124,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs corroded inside

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2013 120,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 120,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 109,526 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake disc inner face corroded

Nearside rear tyre pressure low

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2011 97,737 miles

Front brake disc inner faces corroded.

Fail 24 Nov 2011 97,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc inner faces corroded.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 86,731 miles

Front brake discs are wearing thin.

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 86,731 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs are wearing thin.

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 77,334 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 77,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 67,966 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 67,966 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 61,023 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 51,580 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Nov 2005 39,646 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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WK52 TDU is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WK52 TDU, 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 WK52 TDU registered?

WK52 TDU is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 November 2002.

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