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ST52 HTX

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,510 mi
Last recorded121,510 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 HTX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2017 121,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge replace now (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and low replace now (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear tyres worn ans small cuts and n/s/r tyre has nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 111,149 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 111,149 miles

Nearside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight play very rusty and would benefit from replacing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn starting to wear slight play (2.1.2c)

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

battery light on suspect alternator not charging the battery

car is very rusty underneath in places needs a wire brush going over it

Fail 21 Oct 2016 111,146 miles

Nearside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight play very rusty and would benefit from replacing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn starting to wear slight play (2.1.2c)

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

battery light on suspect alternator not charging the battery

car is very rusty underneath in places needs a wire brush going over it

Pass 21 Oct 2015 105,903 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 105,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 91,171 miles

Nearside fog light lens cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2014 91,171 miles

Nearside fog light lens cracked

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 79,478 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 76,121 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 76,121 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 70,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Sep 2010 61,025 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 52,858 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,026 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,199 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,348 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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ST52 HTX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ST52 HTX, 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 ST52 HTX registered?

ST52 HTX is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is ST52 HTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 HTX shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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