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YD52 SHJ

2002 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,356 mi
Last recorded86,356 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 SHJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 86,356 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 86,356 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 May 2014 76,082 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 76,082 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 66,451 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,828 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 56,828 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 48,589 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 48,589 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2010 45,957 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 44,305 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 42,277 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 37,009 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 26,855 miles

front tyres scrubbing inner edge and on 2.0mm

Pass 9 Sep 2005 16,935 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 16,935 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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YD52 SHJ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YD52 SHJ, 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 YD52 SHJ registered?

YD52 SHJ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 September 2002.

Is YD52 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD52 SHJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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