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AE17 VVH

2017 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,457 mi
Last recorded101,457 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Leon47,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 VVH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 101,457 miles

Both back arch liners on the front axle damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to de-bond, unable to inspect offside condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Front & rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 101,457 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both back arch liners on the front axle damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to de-bond, unable to inspect offside condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Front & rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 93,677 miles

Front Both - Inner wing lining damaged

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - unable to conduct full inspection due to inner wing lining (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Front + Rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 93,677 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Front Both - Inner wing lining damaged

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - unable to conduct full inspection due to inner wing lining (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Front + Rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 88,602 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 78,640 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 68,411 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 58,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 51,088 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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AE17 VVH is a 2017 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE17 VVH, 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.

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What year was AE17 VVH registered?

AE17 VVH is a 2017 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 March 2017.

Is AE17 VVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 VVH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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