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AF52 HYP

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

228,071 mi
Last recorded228,071 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 HYP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 228,071 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 222,596 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 222,594 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 216,325 miles

corrosion on rear springs / nail in n/s/r tyre x slight stepping

n/s/r indicator slight white / o/s headlight condensated

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

slight wear on front tyres /

Fail 1 Nov 2016 216,325 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion on rear springs / nail in n/s/r tyre x slight stepping

front wishbone bushes seperating

n/s/r indicator slight white / o/s headlight condensated

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

slight wear on front tyres /

Pass 8 Dec 2015 210,192 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 210,192 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 197,839 miles

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 25 Oct 2013 184,248 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding

Pass 1 Nov 2012 176,206 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 164,696 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 148,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 132,748 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 113,625 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 99,807 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 99,807 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 84,822 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 HYP is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

Is AF52 HYP safe to buy?

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