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AF52 YGL

2002 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,000 mi
Last recorded148,000 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 148,000 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 143,965 miles

both front brake hoses started to perish

both front wishbones rear bushes heavily split

exhaust bracket broken off rear silencer

n/s/r coil spring corroding

n/s/r shocker damp

o/s/r tyre perishing

parking brake efficiency on limit

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar d bush

some play in o/s/f anti roll bar d bush on limit

some roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

wheel bolts covered

Pass 9 Oct 2017 131,278 miles

dampness around n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 23 Dec 2016 129,076 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 129,074 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 119,561 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both front outer constant velocity joint gaiters weaping grease

nearside and offside headlamps have bolts snapped off but not insecure

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 14 Dec 2015 119,558 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both front outer constant velocity joint gaiters weaping grease

nearside and offside headlamps have bolts snapped off but not insecure

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 27 Nov 2014 108,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 108,617 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 102,084 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 96,686 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 96,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,286 miles

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

rear seat belts not checked due to tool on the seats.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 82,940 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 76,892 miles

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Fail 5 Nov 2009 76,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Pass 5 Nov 2008 69,604 miles

Cam belt change overdue, customer advised of possible damage to engine during smoke test.

Fail 5 Nov 2008 69,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Cam belt change overdue, customer advised of possible damage to engine during smoke test.

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 29 Oct 2007 63,297 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 63,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 54,372 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 54,372 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2005 43,109 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 43,109 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 YGL is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YGL, 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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What year was AF52 YGL registered?

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

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