2002 SEAT Leon 1.8L Petrol · NL52 PWJ
2002 SEAT Leon (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 126,329 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT LEON
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL52 PWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 126,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL52 PWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Seat Leon (NL52 PWJ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
NL52 PWJ Mileage History
- 03/07/2024120,232 mi
- 26/06/2025123,747 mi+3,515 mi
- 09/07/2025123,792 mi+45 mi
- 02/07/2026126,329 mi+2,537 mi
- 02/07/2026126,329 mi
Average of roughly 3,055 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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