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AK02 BYS

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

80,621 mi
Last recorded80,621 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 80,621 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear suspension components corroded axel / springs

Fail 14 May 2025 80,617 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

rear suspension components corroded axel / springs

Pass 21 May 2024 79,235 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 77,741 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 76,367 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 75,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 74,304 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 72,649 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 71,087 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,497 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 68,097 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,121 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 62,862 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,380 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,588 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,287 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,266 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 46,315 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,171 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 39,024 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,201 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 BYS is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BYS, 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 BYS registered?

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

Is AK02 BYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 BYS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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