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AF52 HYZ

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

214,705 mi
Last recorded214,705 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 214,705 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 214,705 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 206,094 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured PAIR (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured PAIR (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 206,031 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured PAIR (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured PAIR (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 190,865 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 190,840 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 179,901 miles

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank so not inspected

offside rear and nearside rear [axle] brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2015 179,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank so not inspected

offside rear and nearside rear [axle] brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2014 166,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both fuel tank support straps have corrosion

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank and under-trays so not inspected

offside front tread depth 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 8 Sep 2014 166,308 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both fuel tank support straps have corrosion

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank and under-trays so not inspected

offside front brake pads wearing down

offside front brake sticking slightly

offside front tread depth 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

offside front wheel bearing has play

Pass 11 Sep 2013 153,118 miles

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

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

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

radiator leaking

Fail 11 Sep 2013 153,114 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

radiator leaking

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2012 141,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 141,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 130,286 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs breaking up

Pass 22 Aug 2011 130,286 miles

rear brake discs breaking up

Fail 1 Sep 2010 116,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 1 Sep 2010 116,103 miles

all tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 13 Aug 2009 99,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake disc heavily corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2009 99,025 miles

rear brake disc heavily corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 81,746 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 81,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 60,439 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 50,145 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 49,858 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 49,858 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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 HYZ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AF52 HYZ, 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 HYZ registered?

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

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