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AK02 GKX

2002 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,463 mi
Last recorded116,463 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 GKX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 116,463 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 104,703 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 99,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 93,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 93,687 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 88,163 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 88,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 84,396 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 84,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 78,993 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 70,962 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 70,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,509 miles

slight crack on nearside front windscreen (not in drivers view)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 51,263 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 51,263 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 38,407 miles

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear pad measured 1.7mm, limit 1.5. all other pad wear fine, recommend thorough check of rear brakes to find cause, as there could be an issue with sticking caliper on the offside causing premature wear

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 GKX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GKX, 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 GKX registered?

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

Is AK02 GKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 GKX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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