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AF52 NLN

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,769 mi
Last recorded135,769 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 NLN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 135,769 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 135,769 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 129,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 30 Aug 2016 129,496 miles

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

Nearside 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 brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside 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 brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 13 Aug 2015 123,319 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 13 Aug 2015 123,319 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

advise rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 7 Aug 2014 116,010 miles

exhaust rubber mounting broken

Fail 7 Aug 2014 116,010 miles

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

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

exhaust rubber mounting broken

Pass 17 Aug 2013 109,946 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket brocken but still adequately

Fail 17 Aug 2013 109,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

exhaust bracket brocken but still adequately

Pass 8 Aug 2012 102,950 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 97,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 17 Aug 2010 89,794 miles

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

o/s/f brake discs pitted

rear brake discs worn

slight brake bind to front brakes

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 26 Aug 2009 85,191 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 85,107 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 79,728 miles

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

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 17 Aug 2007 75,036 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 63,896 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 63,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to see inner brake pads

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 NLN is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 NLN, 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 NLN registered?

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

Is AF52 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 NLN shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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