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FV17 AEW

2017 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,553 mi
Last recorded69,553 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Leon47,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 AEW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 69,553 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 59,007 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 59,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 50,184 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 50,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 44,674 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 39,451 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 32,377 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 28,433 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020

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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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FV17 AEW is a 2017 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 47,792 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 FV17 AEW, 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 9 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV17 AEW registered?

FV17 AEW is a 2017 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 April 2017.

Is FV17 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV17 AEW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV17 AEW have outstanding finance?

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