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AO51 RXJ

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,490 mi
Last recorded117,490 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 RXJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 117,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

engine light on

oil light flashes

Fail 4 May 2017 117,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine light on

oil light flashes

Pass 28 May 2016 104,314 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 104,314 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 93,207 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 93,207 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 93,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front anti roll bar inner mountings worn

nearside rear seat belt missing completely

wipers could be better

Fail 2 May 2012 93,031 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front anti roll bar inner mountings worn

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs badly corroded / deteriorated

wipers could be better

Pass 19 Oct 2010 87,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s reare brake discs deteriorating

Fail 19 Oct 2010 87,074 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s reare brake discs deteriorating

Pass 30 Oct 2009 82,783 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 82,781 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake discs worn / corroded

front anti roll bar inner mountings worn

wipers poor

Pass 10 Jul 2008 75,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s repeater lamp slightly loose

Fail 10 Jul 2008 75,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s repeater lamp slightly loose

Pass 9 Jul 2007 64,242 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 64,224 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front anti roll bar inner mountings deteriorating

Fail 26 Jun 2006 53,409 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front anti roll bar inner mountings worn

Pass 26 Jun 2006 53,409 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front anti roll bar inner mountings worn

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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AO51 RXJ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AO51 RXJ, 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 AO51 RXJ registered?

AO51 RXJ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is AO51 RXJ safe to buy?

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