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AF52 HZW

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

145,755 mi
Last recorded145,755 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 145,755 miles

Nearside Front steel wheel fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Nov 2018 145,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front steel wheel fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 142,243 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 142,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 138,110 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2016 138,090 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2015 131,827 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 121,479 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 121,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

damage to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 12 Nov 2013 111,522 miles

damage to o/s outer rear sill

Fail 11 Nov 2013 111,490 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to o/s outer rear sill

Fail 5 Nov 2012 102,540 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 102,540 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 92,163 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 83,089 miles

Rear disc's pitted and groved

Fail 12 Nov 2009 76,478 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 76,478 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 67,688 miles

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

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

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Fail 12 Nov 2008 67,688 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2007 60,224 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 51,113 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 51,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Nov 2005 40,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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 HZW is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 HZW, 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 HZW registered?

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

Is AF52 HZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 HZW shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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