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AF52 XGX

2002 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,864 mi
Last recorded219,864 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 219,864 miles

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

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

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

lowering springs fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2016 191,908 miles

vehicle fitted with lowered suspension

Fail 10 Sep 2016 191,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

vehicle fitted with lowered suspension

Pass 21 Sep 2015 170,658 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 155,292 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 141,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,488 miles

rear brake discs very corroded and worn

Fail 24 Sep 2012 78,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs very corroded

rear brake discs very corroded and worn

Pass 6 Sep 2011 70,594 miles

off side front brake disc badly corroded onto inner brake surface

Fail 5 Sep 2011 70,592 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

off side front brake disc badly corroded onto inner brake surface

Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,260 miles

Both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion and are a little worn.

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 64,260 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion and are a little worn.

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,851 miles

nearside front tyre approaching minimum/worn inner + outer edges

offside front tyre approaching minimum/worn inner + outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2008 50,476 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2007 44,085 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 37,932 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 XGX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XGX, 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 XGX registered?

AF52 XGX is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is AF52 XGX safe to buy?

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