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AE51 XFC

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,826 mi
Last recorded169,826 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 XFC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 169,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 160,156 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 160,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 149,388 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 149,388 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 137,922 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 137,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 127,532 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 114,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 101,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 93,839 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 93,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 84,023 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 84,005 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

n/s wiper judders

n/s/r tyre getting low

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 14 Sep 2009 75,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 24 Sep 2008 65,997 miles

dampness around n/s/f shock

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 20 Sep 2007 58,196 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 46,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 XFC is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

AE51 XFC is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is AE51 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 XFC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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