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AK02 BXV

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,094 mi
Last recorded134,094 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 134,094 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 129,531 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear inner bush starting to split (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear fuel tank cover does not open properly

engine management light on

Fail 23 Feb 2016 129,531 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear inner bush starting to split (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear fuel tank cover does not open properly

engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2015 124,530 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 124,524 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)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 120,256 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 115,671 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 111,656 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken, but exhaust still secure

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage, to outer wall

Pass 25 Feb 2011 99,959 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 99,959 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 93,435 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 85,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2008 77,595 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 65,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 May 2007 65,118 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2006 57,230 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 57,230 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.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 BXV 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 70.6%.

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

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