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AO52 HRZ

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,998 mi
Last recorded180,998 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 HRZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 180,998 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 May 2019 180,998 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 161,764 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 156,427 miles

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 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 10 Mar 2016 140,080 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 139,367 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 133,509 miles

horn poor just ok for test

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 133,508 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

horn poor just ok for test

Pass 30 Oct 2012 117,439 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 100,401 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 82,214 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 62,971 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 56,032 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 49,762 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 32,197 miles

front brake discs rusty

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads low under 5000 miles

Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,105 miles

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

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 HRZ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO52 HRZ, 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 AO52 HRZ registered?

AO52 HRZ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is AO52 HRZ safe to buy?

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