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AY51 KXC

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,040 mi
Last recorded158,040 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 KXC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 158,040 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 158,040 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 150,774 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 147,264 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 143,822 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 138,937 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 138,937 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 132,784 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 132,784 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 124,766 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 124,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 115,243 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 101,655 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 101,655 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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AY51 KXC is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AY51 KXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY51 KXC registered?

AY51 KXC is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 February 2002.

Is AY51 KXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 KXC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY51 KXC have outstanding finance?

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