2002 SEAT Leon 1.9L Diesel · FG52 RVR
2002 SEAT Leon (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 166,675 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG52 RVR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/04/2024
- 166,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG52 RVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Seat Leon (FG52 RVR) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
FG52 RVR Mileage History
- 19/04/2022163,264 mi
- 15/04/2023165,118 mi+1,854 mi
- 20/04/2023165,121 mi+3 mi
- 11/04/2024166,675 mi+1,554 mi
Average of roughly 1,723 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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