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AY51 AEK

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,146 mi
Last recorded111,146 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 AEK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 111,146 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 108,597 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 108,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 99,822 miles

Engine Management Lamp On

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 95,562 miles

Engine Management Light On

Fail 11 Jun 2016 95,562 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine Management Light On

Pass 22 Jun 2015 91,610 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 91,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jun 2014 84,165 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 84,164 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 70,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 61,926 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 56,869 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 56,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,775 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,436 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,723 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,765 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 AEK is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AY51 AEK, 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 AEK registered?

AY51 AEK is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is AY51 AEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 AEK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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