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AF52 XHR

2002 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,002 mi
Last recorded121,002 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 XHR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 121,002 miles

Advise front wiper blades split.

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 121,002 miles

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

Advise front wiper blades split.

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 116,365 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 116,365 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Advise rear brake discs scored & corroded.

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 108,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 108,535 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 92,704 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 92,704 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 79,591 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 62,737 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 44,535 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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AF52 XHR is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AF52 XHR, 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 AF52 XHR registered?

AF52 XHR is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is AF52 XHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 XHR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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