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AE51 GYA

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,058 mi
Last recorded130,058 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 GYA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 130,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2015 130,058 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 130,451 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine managment lamp activated

purge cannister has a vapour leak

Pass 31 Aug 2013 120,558 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 111,505 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 111,505 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 102,450 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 139,588 miles

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

Rear brake discs

Pass 8 Sep 2009 125,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 113,420 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 98,238 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 84,933 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 GYA is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 GYA, 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 GYA registered?

AE51 GYA is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is AE51 GYA safe to buy?

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