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AV52 MTY

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,026 mi
Last recorded98,026 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 MTY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 98,026 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres tearing in tread area

both steering rack ends have movement

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2016 96,595 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 96,593 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 96,089 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 94,736 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 91,461 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 91,461 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 91,421 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 81,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on.

engine light on.

rear exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 74,488 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,471 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,278 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 6 Oct 2008 50,811 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 43,666 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,192 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 29,444 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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AV52 MTY is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV52 MTY, 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 AV52 MTY registered?

AV52 MTY is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is AV52 MTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 MTY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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