CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF52 YFY

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,528 mi
Last recorded145,528 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 YFY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 145,528 miles

Both front tyres worn close to tread limit inner edge

Near side front ABS sensor mount repaired

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight exhaust blow from front flexi pipe

Fail 31 Mar 2015 145,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both front tyres worn close to tread limit inner edge

Near side front ABS sensor mount repaired

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Very low clearance between off side front bottom ball joint stud and constant velocity joint

Fail 24 Mar 2014 118,083 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 118,083 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 116,137 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 113,835 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 104,933 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 96,117 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 87,183 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 62,573 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 62,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF52 YFY is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YFY, 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

How do I check the history of AF52 YFY?

You can check the full history of AF52 YFY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF52 YFY registered?

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

Is AF52 YFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 YFY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF52 YFY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF52 YFY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.