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AE51 GYP

2001 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

38,758 mi
Last recorded38,758 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 GYP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 38,758 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides on rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 38,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 37,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear corrosion to axle beam (spring seat carriers)

Pass 9 Aug 2021 36,672 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 35,930 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 35,117 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 33,878 miles

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 33,064 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 31,959 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 30,504 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 29,221 miles

Exhaust back box bracket broken, exhaust still secure

Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,072 miles

Back box hanger corroded and detached, system supported

Fail 23 Jul 2013 28,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Back box hanger corroded and detached, system supported

Headlamp nearside, top brackets broke, headlamp is secure.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 26,474 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 24,877 miles

Offside front lower wishbone bush starting to show signs of wear

Pass 9 Aug 2010 22,633 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,847 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,136 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,233 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 15,715 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 14,158 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 GYP is a 2001 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GYP, 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 GYP registered?

AE51 GYP is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is AE51 GYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 GYP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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