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AK02 FET

2002 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

118,240 mi
Last recorded118,240 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 FET
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 118,240 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 107,962 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 107,959 miles

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 worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 104,699 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 104,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe x 1 at nearside rear area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2021 101,720 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 101,720 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 99,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 93,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate lamp cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 87,879 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,056 miles

Central exhaust hanger corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre edges low on tread

Pass 26 Apr 2016 78,371 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E M Lamp on

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,955 miles

Engine management light on

Negative battery terminals wiring corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 66,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine management light on

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Negative battery terminals wiring corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 58,188 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,188 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 49,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs lipped

Pass 16 Apr 2011 42,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs starting to wear and have small lip

Pass 7 May 2010 36,638 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 36,638 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 May 2009 32,570 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 8 May 2009 32,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 4 Apr 2008 28,311 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 23,718 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 23,718 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 19,515 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 FET is a 2002 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FET, 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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AK02 FET is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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