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AF52 YJM

2002 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

191,493 mi
Last recorded191,493 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 191,493 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 191,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 181,736 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 181,726 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 168,198 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 168,198 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 158,002 miles

Oil leak ()

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2017 158,002 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 148,208 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 148,204 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 136,489 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 136,489 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 125,499 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 11 Jan 2013 113,268 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 103,659 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both reat tyres wearing on edges

both wipers staring to smear

damadge to front numberplate

Fail 4 Jan 2012 103,659 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both reat tyres wearing on edges

both wipers staring to smear

damadge to front numberplate

Pass 17 Jan 2011 93,962 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 93,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 85,746 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake cable

Pass 16 Oct 2008 71,851 miles

front numberplate damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2008 71,851 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front numberplate damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2007 61,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 46,676 miles

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

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 YJM is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YJM, 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 YJM registered?

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

Is AF52 YJM safe to buy?

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