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AE51 UUT

2001 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,316 mi
Last recorded142,316 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 UUT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 142,316 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PAS rack/pipe damp

Pass 10 Sep 2014 124,439 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 124,438 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 120,406 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 3 Oct 2012 116,703 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 111,894 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 106,579 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 100,695 miles

lens missing from n/s reg. plate lamp

Fail 28 Sep 2009 100,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

lens missing from n/s reg. plate lamp

Pass 27 Sep 2008 96,160 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 96,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 91,349 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 85,998 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 78,436 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 78,436 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 UUT is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UUT, 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 UUT registered?

AE51 UUT is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is AE51 UUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 UUT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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