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AE17 XVL

2017 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,795 mi
Last recorded46,795 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Leon47,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 XVL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 46,795 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 42,858 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 39,414 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 34,410 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 27,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 21,995 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 21,995 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 20,147 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 XVL is a 2017 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AE17 XVL, 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

How do I check the history of AE17 XVL?

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What year was AE17 XVL registered?

AE17 XVL is a 2017 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is AE17 XVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 XVL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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