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AF52 YDU

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,866 mi
Last recorded182,866 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 YDU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 182,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 181,198 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 179,129 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 179,129 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 175,540 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 173,764 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 157,900 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 152,849 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 145,059 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 133,907 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 121,907 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 12 Oct 2007 100,550 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 74,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 74,554 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 YDU is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YDU, 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 YDU registered?

AF52 YDU is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is AF52 YDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 YDU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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