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AF52 NCE

2002 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,579 mi
Last recorded128,579 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 NCE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2015 128,579 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 121,789 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 121,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 114,765 miles

Fuel oil tank in boot insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2013 114,765 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel oil tank in boot insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2012 105,322 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 105,322 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 95,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2011 95,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R tyre slightly misshaped

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2010 86,652 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded inner face

engine oil low

Pass 20 Oct 2010 86,652 miles

both front brake discs corroded inner face

engine oil low

Pass 22 Oct 2009 76,363 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2008 67,494 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 61,429 miles

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

front discs inner edges rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2007 61,429 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front discs inner edges rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2006 54,875 miles

1x LED in high level brake lamp inoperative

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 46,611 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 NCE is a 2002 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NCE, 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 NCE registered?

AF52 NCE is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is AF52 NCE safe to buy?

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