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AF52 YDJ

2002 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

184,583 mi
Last recorded184,583 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 YDJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 184,583 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 175,761 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 163,727 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 156,881 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2017 153,924 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Fail 13 Jul 2017 153,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine management light on

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2016 147,306 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

engine light on

Fail 6 Jul 2016 147,216 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

engine light on

Pass 7 Jul 2015 140,268 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 131,851 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 120,438 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 102,679 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 102,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 81,901 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 62,651 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,132 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 22,571 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 19,933 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,528 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 13,404 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 YDJ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AF52 YDJ, 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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AF52 YDJ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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