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AF52 HZJ

2002 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,228 mi
Last recorded147,228 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 147,228 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Offside windscreen cracked

Fail 20 May 2016 147,228 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Offside windscreen cracked

Pass 15 May 2015 131,624 miles

1. Nearside rear tyre near legal limits. 2. Offside front tyre near legal limits and worn on inside edges. 3. Offside rear indicator bulb becoming faded.

Pass 20 May 2014 126,280 miles

centre exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front lower arm bush starting to split

Pass 18 Oct 2012 115,300 miles

centre exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

front brake imbalance 24%

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2012 115,235 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

centre exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

front brake imbalance 24%

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2011 108,379 miles

centre exhaust mount broken , exhaust secure

Pass 14 Oct 2010 100,665 miles

centre exhaust mount in poor condition

Fail 13 Oct 2010 100,636 miles

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

centre exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2009 93,318 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 93,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 83,413 miles

both offside tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2007 69,520 miles

both offside tyres getting low

Pass 29 Sep 2006 54,773 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 HZJ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF52 HZJ registered?

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

Is AF52 HZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 HZJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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