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AK02 BWA

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,293 mi
Last recorded105,293 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 BWA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 105,293 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 102,305 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 91,765 miles

Central exhaust bracket is slightly deteriorated

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 28 Nov 2016 91,764 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Central exhaust bracket is slightly deteriorated

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 11 Aug 2016 91,183 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 86,813 miles

Centre section Exhaust system corroded

Engine Management light on

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 82,673 miles

Front rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 82,673 miles

Front rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 78,407 miles

Engine Management light on

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 74,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 71,133 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 67,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,471 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 61,321 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 56,760 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 51,529 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 51,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 BWA is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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