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WV52 BJF

2002 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,674 mi
Last recorded156,674 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 BJF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 156,674 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 May 2015 149,412 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

emissions not checked

Fail 15 May 2015 149,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

emissions not checked

Pass 2 May 2014 144,012 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

Fail 1 May 2014 144,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

Pass 1 May 2013 132,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2013 132,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 124,928 miles

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

slight exhaust blow between centre and rear section

Fail 5 May 2012 124,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

slight exhaust blow between centre and rear section

Pass 28 Mar 2011 118,148 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 118,146 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 108,179 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 108,179 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both o/s tyres worn 3mm tread

nail in n/s/r tyre unrepairable

Pass 19 Mar 2009 98,660 miles

both front wiper blades poor fit

offside front brake pad low

Pass 19 Mar 2008 90,293 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre (unrepairable)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 82,451 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 82,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 76,037 miles

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

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

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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WV52 BJF is a 2002 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WV52 BJF, 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 WV52 BJF registered?

WV52 BJF is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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