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WK52 UEF

2002 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,177 mi
Last recorded126,177 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 UEF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 126,177 miles

engine cover fitted

rear sub frame has heavy surface corrosion

slight corrosion to front & rear brake discs

Pass 13 Oct 2016 123,411 miles

incorrect rad cap

Fail 12 Oct 2016 123,400 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

incorrect rad cap

Pass 4 Sep 2014 106,777 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r-o/s/r axle front most bushes are deteriorated but no play

o/s/f wiper poor cleaning

transmission fluid leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 106,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Coolant leak

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r-o/s/r axle front most bushes are deteriorated but no play

o/s/f wiper poor cleaning

transmission fluid leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 101,371 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 97,642 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 97,642 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 92,463 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 82,483 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 75,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 67,778 miles

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

did not check outer rear seat belts ( child seats)

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2008 67,777 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

did not check outer rear seat belts ( child seats)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,228 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 47,671 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 UEF is a 2002 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WK52 UEF, 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 UEF registered?

WK52 UEF is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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