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AY17 XLZ

2017 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,665 mi
Last recorded55,665 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Leon47,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 XLZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 55,665 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 50,707 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 47,535 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 42,665 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 38,581 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2021 32,785 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 28,757 miles

small stone chip to centre of windscreen, not affecting drivers view

Pass 27 Apr 2020 28,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 28,656 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 XLZ is a 2017 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AY17 XLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY17 XLZ registered?

AY17 XLZ is a 2017 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is AY17 XLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY17 XLZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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