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Y5 AEL

2020 Seat Leon

Orange Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,233 mi
Last recorded46,233 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2020 Seat Leon34,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 AEL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2020
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 46,233 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2025 44,575 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 39,983 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 39,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 44,523 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 30,761 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2024 32,602 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 30,280 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 23,565 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 21,166 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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Y5 AEL is a 2020 Seat Leon in Orange with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2020 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 34,854 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 Y5 AEL, 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 6 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y5 AEL?

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What year was Y5 AEL registered?

Y5 AEL is a 2020 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 October 2020.

Is Y5 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 AEL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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