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AO52 HGJ

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,080 mi
Last recorded132,080 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 HGJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 132,080 miles

Central Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 132,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Central Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 128,321 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2016 128,321 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2015 119,069 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brakes binding slightly

rear discs rusty

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 25 Apr 2014 117,483 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

can not see brake fluid level

rear discs very rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2013 115,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 115,496 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 99,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 74,141 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front coil springs location

Fail 25 Mar 2011 74,141 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

bonnet release stiff

front coil springs location

Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,316 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 64,316 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,360 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 52,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 39,281 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,281 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Mar 2007 26,875 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 26,873 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror broken but not excessively reducing veiw to rear.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 13,293 miles

front tyres starting to wear on outside edges of tread

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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AO52 HGJ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO52 HGJ, 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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AO52 HGJ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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