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AK02 GKL

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,843 mi
Last recorded70,843 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 GKL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 70,843 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 70,843 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 29 Oct 2014 67,619 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 67,618 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,607 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.SLIGHT BIND O/S/R+N/S/R WHEEL.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 63,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SCREEN DAMAGE.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.SLIGHT BIND O/S/R+N/S/R WHEEL.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 60,560 miles

OIL LEAKS.O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.SLIGHT BIND O/S/R+N/S/R WHEEL.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 60,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

OIL LEAKS.O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.SLIGHT BIND O/S/R+N/S/R WHEEL.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 56,611 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.O/S MIRROR POOR CONDITION.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARRTTIN TO SPLIT.SLIGHT BIND O/S/R+N/S/R WHEEL.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 56,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

SCREEN DAMAGE.O/S MIRROR POOR CONDITION.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-BUSHES STARRTTIN TO SPLIT.SLIGHT BIND O/S/R+N/S/R WHEEL.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,017 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 52,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 48,109 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,109 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,115 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 43,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 34,150 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,228 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 GKL is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GKL, 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 GKL is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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