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AK02 BZY

2002 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,157 mi
Last recorded176,157 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 BZY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 176,157 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 176,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 163,587 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 148,611 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 147,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 133,878 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 133,874 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 121,859 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 111,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2011 111,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 103,506 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 95,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2008 87,883 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 78,850 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 66,562 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 BZY is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK02 BZY registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK02 BZY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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