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AE51 AEO

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,609 mi
Last recorded121,609 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 121,609 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 121,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 118,751 miles

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2014 114,377 miles

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

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2014 114,373 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2013 109,335 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 104,833 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 99,027 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 93,837 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 93,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 87,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 87,532 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 80,394 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 71,835 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 AEO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AEO, 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 AEO registered?

AE51 AEO is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AE51 AEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 AEO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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