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YR52 WBO

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,200 mi
Last recorded150,200 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 WBO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 150,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake disks pitted and scored

rear disks pitted and scored

Pass 29 Nov 2015 130,005 miles

Offside Track rod end gaiter deteriorated

Rear axle mountings deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2014 119,475 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 107,812 miles

Both sides front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

Fail 22 Oct 2013 107,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both sides front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

Both sides rear brake discs poor

Centre exhaust bracket broken

O/S/Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2012 98,968 miles

Centre exhaust bracket welds broken( not effecting exhaust security)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2012 98,966 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Centre exhaust bracket welds broken( not effecting exhaust security)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 89,587 miles

offside front fog lamp glass broken

centre exhaust mounting broken off exhaust

Pass 26 Oct 2010 80,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Oct 2010 80,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,589 miles

N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED, CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 3 Nov 2008 65,748 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 58,456 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 44,204 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 42,301 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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YR52 WBO is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR52 WBO, 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 YR52 WBO registered?

YR52 WBO is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is YR52 WBO safe to buy?

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