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AF52 NCN

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,836 mi
Last recorded135,836 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 135,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear brake disc & pads look overheated

Pass 7 Jun 2018 120,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cant check fuel cap due to flap not opening

Fail 31 May 2018 120,001 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested no brake pedal (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cant check fuel cap due to flap not opening

Pass 1 Jun 2017 102,825 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 95,464 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 88,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2015 88,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 82,280 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 75,007 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 65,176 miles

both number plates sligthly deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2011 56,457 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2010 49,302 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 49,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,786 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,173 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,291 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 36,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,045 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 NCN is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 NCN, 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 NCN registered?

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

Is AF52 NCN safe to buy?

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