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AK02 BYH

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,767 mi
Last recorded120,767 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 120,767 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 120,767 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 115,730 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 115,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 106,600 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 99,363 miles

all 4 tyres slightly starting to perish.

Pass 12 May 2009 91,082 miles

both regestration plates starting to discolour

Pass 19 Jun 2008 83,462 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 22 Jun 2007 74,590 miles

Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 65,170 miles

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 BYH is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BYH, 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 BYH registered?

AK02 BYH is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 April 2002.

Is AK02 BYH safe to buy?

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