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AY51 BEN

2001 Seat Leon

Multi-colour Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

165,242 mi
Last recorded165,242 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 BEN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 165,242 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

under side corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2024 165,214 miles

underside corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2023 164,919 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 161,951 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 159,307 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 152,505 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 152,505 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 145,525 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 133,245 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 133,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 116,703 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 101,326 miles

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 5 Oct 2016 101,326 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2015 87,274 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 82,813 miles

eml on

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,613 miles

eml on

Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,063 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 68,415 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 62,999 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,277 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 52,522 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 46,935 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 42,615 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 40,097 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Oct 2005 40,097 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BEN is a 2001 Seat Leon in Multi-colour with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BEN, 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 BEN registered?

AY51 BEN is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is AY51 BEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 BEN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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