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FG52 NCE

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,006 mi
Last recorded108,006 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 NCE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 108,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust catalytic convertor heatshield not fully secure

front and rear registration plate characters non stadard but deemed to be of similar font

Fail 9 Aug 2014 107,931 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust catalytic convertor heatshield not fully secure

front and rear registration plate characters non stadard but deemed to be of similar font

nearside front hid headlamp wiring not fully secure

Fail 12 Oct 2012 105,280 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f washer jet blocked

Pass 12 Oct 2012 105,280 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

n/s/f washer jet blocked

Pass 17 Jun 2011 89,627 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 83,529 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 73,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,588 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 63,144 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 51,659 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 42,135 miles

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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FG52 NCE is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG52 NCE, 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 FG52 NCE registered?

FG52 NCE is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is FG52 NCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG52 NCE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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