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AV02 MXK

2002 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

223,461 mi
Last recorded223,461 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 MXK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 223,461 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight bind to nearside rear wheel

slight play in offside front steering rack arm joint

Fail 29 Sep 2014 223,446 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front screen damage

Pass 6 Jul 2013 215,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jul 2013 215,263 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2012 204,790 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 204,790 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 179,528 miles

some corrosion o/s & n/s rear coil springs

spare tyre worn

steel wheels on front & alloy rear wheels

Pass 26 Jul 2010 162,632 miles

1) O/S/F Tyre close to LEGAL limit, ( worn on edges )

2) N/S/F Tyre close to LEGAL limit ( Worn on inner edge ).

Fail 23 Jul 2010 162,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

1) O/S/F Tyre close to LEGAL limit, ( worn on edges )

2) N/S/F Tyre close to LEGAL limit ( Worn on inner edge ).

Pass 11 Aug 2009 134,968 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 128,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 128,774 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 115,337 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 106,165 miles

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

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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AV02 MXK is a 2002 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AV02 MXK, 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 AV02 MXK registered?

AV02 MXK is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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