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AE51 AAO

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,323 mi
Last recorded111,323 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 AAO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 111,323 miles

both rear brakes bind.

front and rear number plates fading (border pass).

slight grab on o/s front brake.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 111,323 miles

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

both rear brakes bind.

front and rear number plates fading (border pass).

n/s rear tyre flat.

slight grab on o/s front brake.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 104,228 miles

both front position lamps dull.

front brake discs and pads worn.

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 97,734 miles

both front tyres have low tread.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 92,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both number plates slightly discolerd

nearside front fog light lens slightly damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2009 92,120 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both number plates slighty discoloured

nearside front fog light lense damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2009 92,116 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both number plates slighty discoloured

nearside front fog light lense damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2008 84,430 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 70,305 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 118,541 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 94,396 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 94,382 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AE51 AAO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 87,915 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 AE51 AAO, 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 25 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE51 AAO registered?

AE51 AAO is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is AE51 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 AAO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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