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AF52 NLZ

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,983 mi
Last recorded97,983 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 NLZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 97,983 miles

Central exhaust sleeve deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 97,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread is severely cracked and torn (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central exhaust sleeve deteriorated

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 88,101 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 88,101 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 83,268 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 80,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported.

rear box deteriated

Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,429 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported.

rear box deteriated

Pass 8 Jan 2014 75,199 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 75,196 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,780 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 59,892 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 52,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,828 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,952 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 40,758 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 33,110 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,168 miles

front tyres getting low.

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 NLZ is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NLZ, 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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AF52 NLZ is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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