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WU51 SSV

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,141 mi
Last recorded171,141 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 SSV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 171,141 miles

nearside front and offside front suspension arm inner bushes slightly worn

offside front brake pads slightly worn

Pass 15 Feb 2017 163,418 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 150,368 miles

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

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2015 132,176 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 11 Feb 2014 118,261 miles

HID light fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn inner edge

offside rear shock absorber soft

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Feb 2013 104,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HID lamps fitted with no self leveling system or headlamp washers

Fail 9 Feb 2013 104,559 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HID lamps fitted with no self leveling system or headlamp washers

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Jan 2012 100,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hid head lamps fitted without auto adjusting or cleaning systems

Pass 28 Jan 2012 100,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hid head lamps fitted without auto adjusting or cleaning systems

Pass 22 Jan 2011 97,448 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 92,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 87,421 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 82,541 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 71,885 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 60,397 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

r w/blade split & smearing.chips in screen,ft jets poorly adjusted,all discs worn/poor condition,slight bind to rera brakes,inner r/arches & parts of boot floor covered,front undertray fitted.ns body sill damaged.

Fail 24 Mar 2006 60,397 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

r w/blade split & smearing.chips in screen,ft jets poorly adjusted,all discs worn/poor condition,slight bind to rera brakes,inner r/arches & parts of boot floor covered,front undertray fitted.ns body sill damaged.

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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WU51 SSV is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WU51 SSV, 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 WU51 SSV registered?

WU51 SSV is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is WU51 SSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 SSV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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