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AF52 XHS

2002 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,613 mi
Last recorded156,613 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 156,613 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 156,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing All four wheels missing a wheel nut (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 151,651 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 143,169 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 131,894 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 131,894 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 127,914 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 123,541 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 123,541 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 112,999 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 104,195 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 93,935 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 79,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 64,178 miles

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

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

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 XHS 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 78.6%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

AF52 XHS is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is AF52 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 XHS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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