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AK02 CAO

2002 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,541 mi
Last recorded138,541 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 138,541 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 120,502 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 105,243 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 105,242 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 90,791 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 46,007 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 46,007 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 61,585 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

catalytic converter rattling

Pass 29 Mar 2008 58,576 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate close to limits

Fail 23 Mar 2007 51,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 51,598 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 41,475 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 CAO is a 2002 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CAO, 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 CAO registered?

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

Is AK02 CAO safe to buy?

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