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AO52 JKV

2002 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,174 mi
Last recorded80,174 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 JKV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 80,174 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,618 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriorating

various brakepipe metal ends coating blistering up

Fail 9 Sep 2015 76,618 miles

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

all brakediscs corroding/ wearing

exhaust deteriorating

osr brake hanging on slightly

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (2.4.G.2)

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

various brakepipe metal ends coating blistering up

Pass 21 Aug 2014 72,805 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 72,801 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 67,987 miles

Centre exhaust mount welds broken

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

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,160 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 63,160 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 58,611 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 58,611 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,036 miles

Catalyst heat shield loose

Center exhaust hangar broken

Front discs corroded on inner surfaces

Front tyres worn low in places

Slight knock from steering, possible wear in steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,295 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,895 miles

Center exhaust mount brpken

Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,672 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing very low in places

exhaust centre box mount broken

o/s rear shock leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,211 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger weld broken

right rear brake hanging on

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 JKV is a 2002 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JKV, 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 JKV registered?

AO52 JKV is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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