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AF52 NBJ

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,429 mi
Last recorded160,429 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 160,429 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 160,429 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 159,506 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 159,506 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 157,138 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 154,133 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 148,425 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 137,487 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 126,100 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 115,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 101,925 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)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 101,925 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 20 Aug 2013 93,276 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded and juddering slightly

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Aug 2012 88,245 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 83,311 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 77,008 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 72,594 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 66,875 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 58,595 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 45,810 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 38,334 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NBJ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NBJ, 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 NBJ registered?

AF52 NBJ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is AF52 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 NBJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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