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AK02 AWW

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,671 mi
Last recorded145,671 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 AWW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 145,671 miles

Both rear bump stops are deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has had a top tint added

Fail 10 Oct 2017 142,257 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear bump stops are deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has had a top tint added

Pass 26 Oct 2016 127,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 127,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure clip missing (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak shock absorber has not shock effect (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 122,182 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 122,182 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Rear (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside front window won't close

Pass 23 Oct 2014 120,984 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 120,984 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 115,476 miles

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

rear brake balance just within specified limits

Pass 24 Oct 2012 107,105 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 99,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 99,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 87,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil on minimum

Fail 12 May 2010 87,849 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear brakes binding on slighty

engine oil on minimum

Pass 13 Mar 2009 70,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake imbalance high

Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 42,540 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 42,540 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW AND SOME WEAR TO FRONT DISCS

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

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

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

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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AK02 AWW is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK02 AWW, 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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AK02 AWW is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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