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AF52 HYT

2002 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,485 mi
Last recorded166,485 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 HYT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 166,485 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 158,069 miles

Glow plug light flashing

Fail 14 Sep 2016 158,061 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Glow plug light flashing

Pass 12 Aug 2015 142,477 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 142,477 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 129,766 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2013 114,566 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 4 Aug 2012 97,363 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 90,300 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 86,507 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 80,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 80,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 73,185 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 65,799 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 56,317 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2005 46,643 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 46,643 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 HYT is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red 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 HYT, 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 HYT registered?

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

Is AF52 HYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 HYT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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