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AK02 BYG

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,804 mi
Last recorded116,804 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 BYG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 116,804 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 116,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 109,509 miles

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

signs of perishing on both the rear tyres

Pass 17 Jan 2014 103,908 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 96,262 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside inner driveshaft boot insecure but preventing the ingris of dirt

Pass 31 Jan 2013 96,262 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside inner driveshaft boot insecure but preventing the ingris of dirt

Pass 8 Feb 2012 89,496 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 80,330 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 80,330 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 71,371 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 64,204 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 64,204 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,065 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 50,956 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 50,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 42,056 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 42,056 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 BYG is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BYG, 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 BYG registered?

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

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