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AE51 YOW

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,749 mi
Last recorded182,749 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 182,749 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 182,748 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 171,607 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 167,856 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 165,774 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 165,772 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 150,472 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 129,041 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 105,541 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 80,612 miles

Centre exhaust mounting & heat sheild insercure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,569 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 58,377 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges.

Front discs slight poor/corroded (pads ok).

Pass 29 Oct 2009 54,465 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 54,291 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,182 miles

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 43,014 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2006 37,633 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 YOW is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YOW, 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 YOW registered?

AE51 YOW is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is AE51 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 YOW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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