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WJ52 HZW

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,496 mi
Last recorded146,496 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 HZW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 146,496 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn torsion beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak radiator weeping ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn torsion beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 146,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn torsion beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak radiator weeping ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn torsion beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 136,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heat scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heat scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 125,034 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 115,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 115,793 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 107,254 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracking around offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2016 101,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres inner edges wearing

both rear tyres inner sidewalls cracking

oil level low

Fail 25 Feb 2015 92,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Feb 2015 92,470 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Feb 2014 83,972 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 76,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 76,823 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 71,294 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Jun 2012 71,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 61,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 May 2011 61,077 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2010 48,817 miles

Mismatched tyres between front and rear axles.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,028 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 36,495 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,305 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 31,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2006 26,666 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 5 May 2006 26,666 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 HZW is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HZW, 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 HZW registered?

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

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