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WJ52 HXC

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,314 mi
Last recorded86,314 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 HXC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2012 86,314 miles

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

both ns ind bulbs faded

exhaust corroded

front imbalance 21%

nsr shocker slightly damp

nsr tyre sidewall damage

oil leak on engine

osf rim dent on inner edge

sill covers fitted

slight bind nsr brake

slight brake pipe ferrule corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2012 86,314 miles

both ns ind bulbs faded

exhaust corroded

front imbalance 21%

nsr shocker slightly damp

nsr tyre sidewall damage

oil leak on engine

osf rim dent on inner edge

sill covers fitted

slight bind nsr brake

slight brake pipe ferrule corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2011 145,688 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 145,687 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 143,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 143,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 142,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side front tyre outer tread edge cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2009 140,132 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 140,132 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 135,145 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 134,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 127,791 miles

EXHAUST BRACKETS BROKEN

FRONT TYRES LOW (2MM)

INNER ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES WEARING

N/S TRACK ROD BAR STARTING TO HAVE PLAY

N/S TYRE SIDEWALL SCUFFED

O/S CV BOOT SPLITTING

REAR PADS LOW

Pass 11 Oct 2006 120,235 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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WJ52 HXC is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WJ52 HXC, 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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What year was WJ52 HXC registered?

WJ52 HXC is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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