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AY17 XLK

2017 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,740 mi
Last recorded132,740 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Leon47,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 XLK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2026 132,740 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 132,723 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 131,732 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2025 131,732 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 123,424 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 123,424 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 116,487 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 103,106 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 103,106 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 89,754 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Apr 2020 77,453 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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AY17 XLK is a 2017 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 47,792 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 AY17 XLK, 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 9 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY17 XLK registered?

AY17 XLK is a 2017 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 June 2017.

Is AY17 XLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY17 XLK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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