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ST52 KWY

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,282 mi
Last recorded128,282 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 KWY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 128,282 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 117,241 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 117,241 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 106,162 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 106,162 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 102,751 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 102,731 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 95,022 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light staying on indicating a fault

Fail 8 Feb 2012 95,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light staying on indicating a fault

Pass 1 Feb 2011 78,391 miles

EML on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

airbag light on

Pass 28 Jan 2010 68,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

accessary belt cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2010 68,833 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

accessary belt cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,417 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 47,858 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 47,858 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 46,797 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 39,097 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 KWY is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KWY, 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 KWY registered?

ST52 KWY is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is ST52 KWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 KWY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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