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FD52 LFW

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,837 mi
Last recorded96,837 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 LFW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 96,837 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 91,076 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s head lamp condensation in lens

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Feb 2015 91,073 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s head lamp condensation in lens

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2014 156,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 13 Feb 2014 156,701 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 25 Feb 2013 148,273 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2013 148,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2011 130,864 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 130,864 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 120,465 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 120,461 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2009 111,254 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 102,469 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 94,394 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 83,950 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 83,943 miles

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

outer sills covered in plastci trim †minor engine/gear box oil leaks †rear & centre exhaust silencer outer skins badly holed/corroded

rear brake discs corroded/worn †perrishing to various brake hoses †front brake discs inner faces corroded †slight damage to alloy rims †

Fail 18 Nov 2005 73,878 miles

Child seat fitted to near side rear belt †Slight smear from wipers †Slight damage to radiator †Enginge under tray damaged †Outersills covered in plastic trim

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight uneven operational speed from front brakes †Front brake discs inner faces heavily corroded †Rear brake discs corroded and worn †Rear brake pads worn low †Uneven wear to front pads

Pass 18 Nov 2005 73,878 miles

Child seat fitted to near side rear belt †Slight smear from wipers †Slight damage to radiator †Enginge under tray damaged †Outersills covered in plastic trim

Slight uneven operational speed from front brakes †Front brake discs inner faces heavily corroded †Rear brake discs corroded and worn †Rear brake pads worn low †Uneven wear to front pads

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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FD52 LFW is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FD52 LFW, 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 FD52 LFW registered?

FD52 LFW is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 November 2002.

Is FD52 LFW safe to buy?

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