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SK52 NBO

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

92,173 mi
Last recorded92,173 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 NBO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 92,173 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre section brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both leaking a little grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

underside covered in underseal

Fail 20 Apr 2026 92,169 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working and rear. possible pump (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre section brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both leaking a little grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 13 Feb 2025 86,678 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 86,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 76,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 75,345 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 72,122 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat and lower shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe under coating at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat and lower shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 on car (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 72,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault On dash (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested Oil level below minimum on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Not secure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal part of flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal part of flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat and lower shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe under coating at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat and lower shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 on car (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 66,257 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 64,707 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 64,295 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 64,200 miles

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 at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 62,469 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 17 Sep 2016 62,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2015 60,950 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 58,663 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 54,468 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn

engine management light on

offside rear brake binding on slightly

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2013 54,468 miles

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)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn

centre and rear exhaust hangers broken away from system

engine management light on

offside rear brake binding on slightly

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 46,574 miles

heavy cracking on treads of both rear tyres

Fail 19 May 2011 46,574 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

centre exhaust section hanger broken away from system

centre exhaust section joining sleeve heavily corroded

heavy cracking on treads of both rear tyres

Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,912 miles

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

slight cracking on treads of both rear tyres

Fail 29 Apr 2010 42,912 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

slight cracking on treads of both rear tyres

Fail 19 May 2009 39,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2009 39,769 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,739 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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SK52 NBO is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SK52 NBO, 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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SK52 NBO is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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