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AF52 YJS

2002 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,238 mi
Last recorded157,238 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 YJS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 157,238 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded

Both rear outer sills corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust centre box bracket broken

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 148,432 miles

All brake hose ferruls corroded

All suspension components corroded

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre box bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 148,432 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush split / unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush split / unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All brake hose ferruls corroded

All suspension components corroded

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre box bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 140,358 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main pipe to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules From body to axle (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main pipe to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules From body to axle (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area close to seatbelt and suspension mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished but no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Suspension components corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 140,357 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main pipe to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules From body to axle (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main pipe to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules From body to axle (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area close to seatbelt and suspension mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished but no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Suspension components corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 132,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone vertical/rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished and slightly distorted on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Sill lip corroded in several places but not considered excessive

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Offside Sill lip corroded in several places but not considered excessive

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 18 May 2016 132,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone vertical/rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished and slightly distorted on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Sill lip corroded in several places but not considered excessive

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Offside Sill lip corroded in several places but not considered excessive

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 122,655 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 117,507 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 102,183 miles

end of nearside coil spring damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2011 94,535 miles

offside rear sill corroding

Pass 25 May 2010 86,061 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 May 2010 86,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 77,301 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 66,155 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 52,320 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 38,295 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 31,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 31,781 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 YJS is a 2002 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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