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AE51 AEA

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,905 mi
Last recorded136,905 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 AEA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 136,905 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Aug 2012 129,803 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 113,494 miles

front no plate damaged

o/s/r and n/s/r brakes slightly binding

Pass 25 Aug 2010 101,804 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 101,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 91,994 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 86,256 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 80,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 74,292 miles

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

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

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 AEA is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AEA, 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 AEA registered?

AE51 AEA is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 September 2001.

Is AE51 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 AEA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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