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WJ52 HZA

2002 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,908 mi
Last recorded179,908 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 HZA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 179,908 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 179,792 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 169,742 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 169,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 151,241 miles

winter tyre fitted to n/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2014 151,204 miles

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

Front Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)

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

winter tyre fitted to n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2010 149,592 miles

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2009 124,854 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 124,854 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 106,449 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 97,673 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 72,764 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 HZA is a 2002 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ52 HZA, 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 WJ52 HZA registered?

WJ52 HZA is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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