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AK02 BXW

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

168,050 mi
Last recorded168,050 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 168,050 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 161,671 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering suspension and brake components all corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2022 155,881 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 155,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2021 147,056 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe sleeve bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 147,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe sleeve bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 143,300 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2019 134,968 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 134,968 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 126,047 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 121,246 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 121,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 114,941 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 107,902 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 107,902 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 95,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jan 2013 83,040 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 83,040 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 71,387 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,339 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,643 miles

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

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

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,777 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,934 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 43,608 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,783 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 36,783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 BXW is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BXW, 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 BXW registered?

AK02 BXW is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is AK02 BXW safe to buy?

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