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AO52 HTF

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,257 mi
Last recorded132,257 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 HTF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 132,257 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 126,566 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody Corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 122,843 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 119,690 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 119,636 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 116,342 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 109,577 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 103,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 98,049 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 90,023 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm 195/65/15

Front discs lipped, n/s/r disc scored

Fail 5 Sep 2015 89,822 miles

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

Both rear tyres 3mm 195/65/15

Front discs lipped, n/s/r disc scored

Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,655 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 22 Sep 2014 79,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 68,730 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,781 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,451 miles

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

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

both rear inner brake pad anti rattle springs incorrectly located

nearside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,462 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 24,584 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 19,301 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 16,212 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 16,212 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 10,722 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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AO52 HTF is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HTF, 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 HTF registered?

AO52 HTF is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is AO52 HTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 HTF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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