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FG52 NEO

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

170,798 mi
Last recorded170,798 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 NEO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 170,798 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 142,317 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 139,695 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 123,675 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 123,645 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 119,686 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 118,055 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 115,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 113,167 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 111,289 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 97,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 97,971 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 79,649 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 79,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 60,270 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 59,144 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 52,952 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 47,646 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 46,485 miles

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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 NEO is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NEO, 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 FG52 NEO registered?

FG52 NEO is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is FG52 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG52 NEO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG52 NEO have outstanding finance?

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