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AK02 BXM

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,653 mi
Last recorded99,653 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 99,653 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 99,653 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 94,636 miles

offside front wish bone bush slight worn.

Fail 23 Mar 2015 94,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front wish bone bush slight worn.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,257 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 85,690 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 85,690 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,756 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 72,967 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 72,967 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 66,293 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 59,968 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,072 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 53,013 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)

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON .<ENG CODE AZD>

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 3.00MM

Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,377 miles

IS SERVICE DUE FUEL FILTER

Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,875 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2.8MM IS SERVICE DUE

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

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 BXM is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BXM, 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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What year was AK02 BXM registered?

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

Is AK02 BXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 BXM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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