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AF52 HYC

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

190,350 mi
Last recorded190,350 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 HYC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 190,350 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle low

Pass 1 Oct 2019 185,251 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 185,251 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 170,332 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 157,512 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 149,068 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 140,285 miles

offside front tyre low on tread

oil level sensor unplugged

Fail 30 Sep 2015 140,283 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre low on tread

oil level sensor unplugged

Pass 30 Sep 2014 133,317 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Oct 2013 127,591 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 121,460 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 117,115 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 113,011 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres wearing low

Fail 30 Sep 2010 112,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

all 4 tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Oct 2009 107,765 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 102,299 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 102,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 96,724 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 85,869 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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AF52 HYC is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AF52 HYC, 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 AF52 HYC registered?

AF52 HYC is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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