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AE51 KYC

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,613 mi
Last recorded141,613 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 KYC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 141,613 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 128,998 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 115,318 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 115,318 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 103,800 miles

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2011 95,813 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 92,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

n/s/r indicator slightly dim

Pass 29 Apr 2010 92,161 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r indicator slightly dim

Pass 22 Apr 2009 88,440 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 88,440 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 85,272 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 26 Apr 2007 81,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 81,281 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 75,688 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 75,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 KYC is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KYC, 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 KYC registered?

AE51 KYC is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is AE51 KYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 KYC shows 15 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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