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AY51 HBX

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,944 mi
Last recorded116,944 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 HBX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 116,944 miles

All suspension coil springs corroded

Centre exhaust silencer mount bracket broken system still secure

EML Light illuminated

Emissions test limits only just met

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspect catalytic converter internals loose

Pass 12 Feb 2014 111,043 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 103,957 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 96,429 miles

rear brake discs are slightly worn/corroded

rear brakes are binding slightly

Fail 30 Jan 2012 96,429 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake discs are slightly worn/corroded

rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2011 88,994 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres are close to the wear indicators

Fail 7 Jan 2011 88,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs are in poor condition

front tyres are close to the wear indicators

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2010 79,657 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 69,719 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 60,367 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 49,318 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 43,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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AY51 HBX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY51 HBX, 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 AY51 HBX registered?

AY51 HBX is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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