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ST52 HXH

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,386 mi
Last recorded88,386 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 HXH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 88,386 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished between treads

engine check lamp on

Fail 14 May 2019 88,341 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres slightly perished between treads

engine lamp on

Pass 14 Feb 2018 85,607 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 85,607 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 79,171 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,368 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 79,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box burst (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside rear disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,046 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 65,911 miles

Coolant leak

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,641 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 2 Oct 2012 58,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,023 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,216 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 51,215 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,298 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 47,298 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,109 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 43,109 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 35,181 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 29,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HXH is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HXH, 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 HXH registered?

ST52 HXH is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is ST52 HXH safe to buy?

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