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DM52 HOT

2002 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

125,141 mi
Last recorded125,141 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM52 HOT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 125,141 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 121,755 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 118,972 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 115,384 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 110,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edge

rear exhaust outer skin peeling

Pass 22 Jan 2021 108,207 miles

Front inner brake pads getting low

Rear exhaust outer skin peeling

Pass 24 Jan 2020 105,839 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush worn

rear backbox of exhaust outer skin peeling

Pass 1 Feb 2019 101,370 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 93,548 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 93,548 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,523 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 74,668 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 72,118 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 70,444 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 70,404 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 60,621 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 52,540 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 47,207 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 42,305 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 37,857 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,376 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 24,722 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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DM52 HOT is a 2002 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 DM52 HOT, 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 DM52 HOT?

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What year was DM52 HOT registered?

DM52 HOT is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is DM52 HOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM52 HOT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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