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AE51 YPT

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,363 mi
Last recorded123,363 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 123,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner mounting bush worn, allowing movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside washer jet aim off screen, sufficient water hitting screen

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner mounting bush worn, allowing movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 122,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil on engine area

Fail 27 Feb 2020 122,863 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole at cat section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil on engine area

Pass 28 Feb 2019 120,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil on engine and under tray area

Fail 28 Feb 2019 120,547 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp does not operate when position lamps in operation (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear to both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear to both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

oil on engine and under tray area

Pass 28 Feb 2018 118,235 miles

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

Gearbox Has A Small Leak

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 116,198 miles

cracking to front number plate

defusion to n/s beam image

under tray loose but secure

Fail 9 Nov 2016 116,198 miles

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

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

cracking to front number plate

defusion to n/s beam image

under tray loose but secure

Pass 24 Nov 2015 106,923 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 106,923 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 94,817 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 94,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 83,373 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 74,640 miles

engine oil over filled

Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,144 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 57,944 miles

N/S & O/S Front Inner Brake Disc's pitted

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 56,331 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 52,842 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 47,553 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 47,553 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 39,517 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 34,166 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 YPT is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YPT, 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 YPT registered?

AE51 YPT is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is AE51 YPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 YPT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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