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AF52 NCX

2002 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

177,890 mi
Last recorded177,890 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 NCX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 177,890 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 Oct 2018 177,867 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 4 Jul 2018 177,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 164,208 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 164,208 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 159,283 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 159,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 148,458 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 148,458 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 129,120 miles

damage n/s front door sill and wing

front and rear brake discs are lipped and worn advise replacement

front indicator bulbs are badly faded advise replacement

front tyres are worn to 2 and 3 mm advise replacement

stone chips in zone A of windscreen [less than 10 mm]

Fail 18 Mar 2014 129,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

damage n/s front door sill and wing

engine splash tray is damaged and insecure

front and rear brake discs are lipped and worn advise replacement

front indicator bulbs are badly faded advise replacement

front tyres are worn to 2 and 3 mm advise replacement

stone chips in zone A of windscreen [less than 10 mm]

Pass 7 Mar 2013 114,184 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 108,074 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 108,074 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 101,521 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 101,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 90,632 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 90,632 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 80,623 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 80,623 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 69,643 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 52,363 miles

near front brake disc getting corroded

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 NCX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NCX, 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 NCX registered?

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

Is AF52 NCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 NCX shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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