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AE51 KXV

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,356 mi
Last recorded156,356 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 KXV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 156,356 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 156,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 136,447 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 115,670 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Fail 12 May 2015 104,151 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cat heat shield slightly loose and centre exhaust bracket come away

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 104,151 miles

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

cat heat shield slightly loose and centre exhaust bracket come away

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 96,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wipers slightly split

Pass 13 Mar 2013 88,035 miles

eng light on

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/r + n/s/r brakes slight bind

Pass 11 Jan 2012 82,007 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 77,573 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 66,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres evidence of wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 11 Jan 2010 66,661 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres evidence of wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 15 Dec 2008 57,076 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management warning light on

Pass 15 Dec 2008 57,076 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management warning light on

Pass 24 Dec 2007 48,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 15 Dec 2007 48,581 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

mil lamp on

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 15 Dec 2006 40,376 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 40,376 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 KXV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KXV, 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.

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What year was AE51 KXV registered?

AE51 KXV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is AE51 KXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 KXV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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