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YK52 NOJ

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,484 mi
Last recorded141,484 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 NOJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 141,484 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

exhaust leaking flexi

front brake hoses splitting

front brakepads worn

oil leak

play in steering rack and nearside track rod end

Fail 24 Aug 2018 141,013 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BULB POSSIBLY INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear LENS DAMAGED. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

DRIVERS MIRROR GLASS; broken.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

STEERING RACK; appears dry/ devoid of lubricant.

WIPER SWITCH; defective.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 118,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 118,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 99,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 92,889 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 92,889 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 87,255 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,028 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 81,028 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 75,877 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 70,856 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 65,860 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,365 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,068 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 56,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 49,606 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 49,603 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YK52 NOJ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YK52 NOJ, 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 YK52 NOJ registered?

YK52 NOJ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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