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AF51 KCY

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,484 mi
Last recorded131,484 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 KCY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 131,484 miles

Rear exhaust rusted and hanging bracket has been repaired

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Pass 22 Feb 2017 121,350 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

one 0f two of rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 23 Feb 2016 113,020 miles

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

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

central/rear exhaust mounting detatched

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Feb 2015 103,299 miles

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

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

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

engine management lamp lit

Fail 16 Feb 2015 103,297 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp lit

Pass 24 Feb 2014 94,781 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 94,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 86,176 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 80,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 72,150 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 72,150 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 64,093 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 15 Dec 2008 54,562 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 54,561 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 12 Dec 2007 47,211 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 40,638 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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AF51 KCY is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KCY, 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 KCY is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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