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AF51 HHE

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,644 mi
Last recorded141,644 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 HHE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 141,644 miles

Front flex exhaust joint worn

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Lower outer sill edge damaged

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 141,619 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front flex exhaust joint worn

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower outer sill edge damaged

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 136,318 miles

front brake discs worn

middle exhaust mounting broken

nsf lower arm rear bush worn

nsf lower arm rear bush worn

Fail 31 Jan 2017 136,316 miles

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

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

Side repeater not working os (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs worn

middle exhaust mounting broken

nsf lower arm rear bush worn

nsf lower arm rear bush worn

Pass 2 Feb 2016 126,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear and o/s/r slight brakes binding

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 126,052 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear of arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear and o/s/r slight brakes binding

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 116,895 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 110,940 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 15 Feb 2014 110,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Feb 2013 104,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 98,871 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 93,050 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 87,573 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 87,573 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 81,967 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 74,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 74,621 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 62,350 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 62,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres very close to limit.

Different tyre sizes fitted front to rear.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 44,472 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AF51 HHE is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AF51 HHE, 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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AF51 HHE is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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