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AK02 NPA

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,469 mi
Last recorded111,469 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 NPA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 111,469 miles

Nearside Front fog light inopertive

Fail 24 Oct 2025 111,469 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light inopertive

Pass 28 Oct 2024 111,000 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Offside mirror glass damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2024 111,000 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2023 109,036 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 108,998 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer corroded & holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 106,376 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 106,375 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

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

Offside headlight loose

Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,464 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))

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 98,620 miles

Front both front fog light on continuously

Fail 28 Oct 2020 98,620 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both front fog light on continuously

Pass 1 May 2019 97,934 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 97,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 96,132 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 96,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipe to nearside rear brake (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 94,465 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 94,459 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 92,339 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Offside hand brake outer cable damaged

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 88,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 88,104 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 77,205 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 77,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,815 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 71,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,376 miles

centre exhaust bracket deteriating

nearside rear brake pipe coating peeling

play in steering wheel

Fail 23 Jun 2011 65,373 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket deteriating

nearside rear brake pipe coating peeling

play in steering wheel

Pass 24 May 2010 58,595 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 58,595 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 May 2009 51,493 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 45,122 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,067 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 39,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2006 30,314 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 NPA is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NPA, 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 NPA is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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