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AO52 HXF

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,196 mi
Last recorded83,196 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 83,196 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 83,196 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits maybe due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear joins (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 69,939 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

slight imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 21 Nov 2017 55,729 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush coming away STRONG ADVISE (2.4.G.2)

parking brake lever on offside rear brake caliper holding on slightly

Fail 21 Nov 2017 55,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush coming away STRONG ADVISE (2.4.G.2)

parking brake lever on offside rear brake caliper holding on slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2016 49,718 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 40,463 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 36,123 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 32,711 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 29,518 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 27,014 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 23,697 miles

centre exhaust mounting welds broken

Fail 1 Nov 2010 23,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust mounting welds broken

Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,021 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 18,285 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 14,933 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 11,953 miles

o/s rear indicator going white

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 HXF is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HXF, 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 HXF registered?

AO52 HXF is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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