CarVerify

Free Car Check

DF52 WHD

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,189 mi
Last recorded126,189 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 WHD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 126,189 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

fuel tank straps corroded

wipers leaving slight smears

Fail 15 Sep 2016 126,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s o/s (1.8)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s o/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

fuel tank straps corroded

wipers leaving slight smears

Pass 16 Sep 2015 120,585 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 114,774 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 114,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 109,149 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 109,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 103,727 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 91,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 77,254 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 66,656 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2008 58,887 miles

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

temp repair to exhaust brackets

Pass 31 Aug 2007 52,240 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin starting to corrode andsplit

Pass 18 Aug 2006 45,524 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 45,524 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

temp repair to rear exhaust mounting.

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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DF52 WHD is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red 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 DF52 WHD, 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

How do I check the history of DF52 WHD?

You can check the full history of DF52 WHD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DF52 WHD registered?

DF52 WHD is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is DF52 WHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 WHD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF52 WHD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DF52 WHD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.