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AF52 YHT

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,185 mi
Last recorded115,185 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 115,185 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner tread

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/side rear brake has slight binding it requires service or repair

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 106,511 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 96,312 miles

central exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,137 miles

brake pedal has minimal reserve travel, further investigation recommended.

Fail 13 Jun 2016 79,121 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal has minimal reserve travel, further investigation recommended.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 65,124 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 62,782 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 58,425 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,425 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,341 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,980 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 49,980 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheels slightly binding

coolant low

rear brake pads low

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,607 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 46,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 37,957 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGES AND ON LEGAL LIMIT.

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 YHT is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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