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AE51 ABV

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

208,295 mi
Last recorded208,295 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ABV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 208,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side rear and off side rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight damage off side front inner wheel arch cover

slight front inner rack play both sides

slight play off side and near side front top suspension mount bush

very slight play near side front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Nov 2021 208,288 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side rear and off side rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight damage off side front inner wheel arch cover

slight front inner rack play both sides

slight play off side and near side front top suspension mount bush

very slight play near side front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Nov 2020 193,207 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

eml on dash

Pass 16 Nov 2019 185,142 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 179,021 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 168,380 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 162,644 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 155,779 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 149,670 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 143,544 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 139,303 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 133,651 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 129,181 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 120,620 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 113,214 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 106,607 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 97,139 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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AE51 ABV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ABV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 ABV registered?

AE51 ABV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is AE51 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 ABV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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