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AO52 JCU

2002 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,937 mi
Last recorded121,937 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 JCU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2023 121,937 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 117,192 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 117,192 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 107,088 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 106,707 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,870 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 97,739 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 93,989 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 93,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 87,977 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 87,977 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 80,674 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 80,603 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear cuts and cracking in tyre tread

Pass 10 Oct 2016 72,047 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 61,872 miles

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

engine covers fitted

small weep of oil leaking

tyres slightly cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2014 53,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

all tyres cracking in treads but not showing cords

centre exhaust sleeve rusting

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Oct 2014 53,867 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

all tyres cracking in treads but not showing cords

centre exhaust sleeve rusting

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2013 46,102 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 36,847 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 29,694 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,422 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 15,393 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 10,830 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 9,667 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 8,194 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 JCU is a 2002 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 JCU, 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 JCU registered?

AO52 JCU is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is AO52 JCU safe to buy?

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