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AY51 ETV

2001 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,320 mi
Last recorded131,320 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 ETV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 131,320 miles

exhaust -one hanger broken at rear. Whole system in poor condition.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 127,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine malfunction lamp on

Fail 15 Mar 2008 115,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 115,312 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 110,255 miles

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

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

both front brake discs show considerable wear, advise discs replaced soon

centre exhaust silencer in poor condition

child seat fitted o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 27 Sep 2007 110,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front brake discs show considerable wear, advise discs replaced soon

centre exhaust silencer in poor condition

child seat fitted o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 4 Nov 2006 95,262 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 78,007 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 ETV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ETV, 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 ETV registered?

AY51 ETV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 October 2001.

Is AY51 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 ETV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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