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AK02 GHY

2002 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,533 mi
Last recorded96,533 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 GHY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 96,533 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 96,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 84,231 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to exposing cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light is on

Fail 2 Feb 2016 84,227 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to exposing cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light is on

Pass 18 Feb 2015 79,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light is on

Fail 18 Feb 2015 79,115 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light is on

Pass 11 Feb 2014 73,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 21 Feb 2013 69,096 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,914 miles

engine management light on

Fail 21 Feb 2012 63,912 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,614 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 53,094 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 53,094 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 48,375 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 41,929 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 41,929 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,112 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 36,112 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 32,324 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,324 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 GHY is a 2002 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GHY, 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 GHY registered?

AK02 GHY is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is AK02 GHY safe to buy?

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