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AF52 XHE

2002 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,322 mi
Last recorded161,322 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 161,322 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake efficiency only just met requirements.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 147,702 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 122,375 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 107,400 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 99,963 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 88,666 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 88,666 miles

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 84,762 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,387 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 69,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 69,158 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 61,198 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 49,510 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 39,742 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 XHE is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XHE, 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 XHE registered?

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

Is AF52 XHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 XHE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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