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AE51 AEF

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,566 mi
Last recorded138,566 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2014 138,566 miles

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)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EM light on

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

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

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

Offside headlamp, aim okay, mounting broken.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 124,391 miles

EM light on.

Emissions erratic.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre, nail in tread, punctured.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 114,323 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 104,657 miles

engine chk light on

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2010 92,457 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 87,342 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 78,643 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 70,008 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 61,684 miles

front pads wearing

Fail 9 Mar 2007 61,684 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads wearing

Fail 2 Mar 2006 53,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 53,152 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 AEF is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AEF, 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 AEF registered?

AE51 AEF is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is AE51 AEF safe to buy?

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