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AF51 DYJ

2002 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,781 mi
Last recorded158,781 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 DYJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 158,781 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 154,386 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 149,740 miles

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

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

offside front inner sill slightly damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2015 132,517 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 132,190 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 117,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 117,118 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 109,439 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 109,434 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 95,174 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 78,970 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 78,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emission test not carried out due to exhaust

Pass 12 Aug 2010 67,864 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 67,864 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 59,415 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,129 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 42,005 miles

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

rear tyres on limit / front tyres near limt

Pass 14 Aug 2006 30,555 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 25,650 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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AF51 DYJ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AF51 DYJ, 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 AF51 DYJ registered?

AF51 DYJ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is AF51 DYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 DYJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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