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AF52 NCJ

2002 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,472 mi
Last recorded165,472 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 165,472 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front seems to be a noise, difficult to decipher if it is a wheel bearing

Fail 14 Oct 2017 165,402 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front seems to be a noise, difficult to decipher if it is a wheel bearing

Pass 5 Nov 2016 153,011 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

child seat fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2016 153,991 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 143,646 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 138,537 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 138,537 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 127,891 miles

front lower under tray damaged

n/s rear tyre starting to get out of shape

Fail 28 Aug 2013 127,891 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front lower under tray damaged

n/s rear tyre starting to get out of shape

Pass 12 Sep 2012 113,175 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 113,175 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 105,276 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 97,577 miles

cataylic converter pipe cracked and slight blow

chips in windscreen offside and nearside

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 5 Aug 2009 86,413 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 86,413 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 75,637 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 64,974 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 64,972 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,006 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NCJ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NCJ, 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 NCJ registered?

AF52 NCJ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AF52 NCJ safe to buy?

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