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AY51 CPO

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,347 mi
Last recorded103,347 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 CPO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 103,347 miles

Brake pipes greased

Engine smokes

Front inner anti roll bar bushes worn

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

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

Slight exhaust blows on joints

Fail 30 Jan 2017 103,347 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake pipes greased

Engine smokes

Front inner anti roll bar bushes worn

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

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

Slight exhaust blows on joints

Pass 15 Jan 2016 90,593 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 87,688 miles

baby seat fitted n/side rear

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear brake pipes to calipers starting to corrode

both rear indicators starting to show white light

exhaust corroded and blow from centre section

Pass 24 Apr 2014 85,579 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,496 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 83,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 81,836 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jan 2011 80,098 miles

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

exhaust knocks at centre of vehicle

handbrake a bit stiff in operation

Pass 20 Jul 2009 73,325 miles

o/s door mirror cover broken

Fail 20 Jul 2009 73,325 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s door mirror cover broken

Pass 15 Jul 2008 66,005 miles

engine oil level below maximum mark

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Jul 2008 66,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil level below maximum mark

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jul 2007 58,475 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 58,475 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 50,664 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 CPO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CPO, 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 CPO registered?

AY51 CPO is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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