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AK02 CAE

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,495 mi
Last recorded121,495 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 121,495 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 114,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 114,805 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 98,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 98,192 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 92,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

wet test !!!

Pass 23 Mar 2013 92,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

wet test !!!

Pass 22 Mar 2012 86,846 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 12 Mar 2011 79,323 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 71,675 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 60,599 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 49,960 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 49,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,391 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 29,310 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 CAE is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 CAE, 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 CAE registered?

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

Is AK02 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 CAE 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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