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AY51 AAO

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,045 mi
Last recorded87,045 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 AAO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 87,045 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 76,283 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 64,446 miles

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

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

front tyres 2mm

front wipers not clearing correctly

Fail 31 Jul 2010 64,446 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front tyres 2mm

front wipers not clearing correctly

Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,394 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 46,911 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 46,909 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 38,930 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,349 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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AY51 AAO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY51 AAO, 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 AY51 AAO registered?

AY51 AAO is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AY51 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 AAO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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