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AY51 AEG

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,681 mi
Last recorded77,681 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 AEG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 77,681 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 77,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 76,668 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 76,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s & o/s/f inner rear wishbone bushes starting to delaminate & split

Pass 20 Oct 2011 70,907 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,739 miles

offside mirror cover damaged

slight bind nearside rear wheel

Fail 27 Oct 2010 65,739 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside mirror cover damaged

slight bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 59,232 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,199 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 52,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,182 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 44,182 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,283 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 AEG is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 AY51 AEG, 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 AY51 AEG registered?

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

Is AY51 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 AEG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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