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AK02 GNV

2002 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

179,023 mi
Last recorded179,023 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 GNV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 179,023 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 179,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded/heavily worn

front brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 29 Dec 2014 171,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 29 Dec 2014 171,717 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 8 Nov 2013 162,796 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 153,291 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 153,291 miles

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

exhaust heat shields insecure

exhaust join sleeve excessivly corroded

wipers DO NOT switch off

Pass 18 Nov 2011 142,463 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 142,463 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 136,499 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 136,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 126,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 126,880 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 109,978 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 109,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 96,487 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 84,696 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 68,242 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 68,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

OFF SIDE WIPER OVER LAPPING NEAR SIDE FRONT

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

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

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 GNV is a 2002 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GNV, 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 GNV registered?

AK02 GNV is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is AK02 GNV safe to buy?

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