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AK17 AYB

2017 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,911 mi
Last recorded79,911 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Leon47,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 AYB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 79,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2024 75,049 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 68,533 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 68,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 59,599 miles

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))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 54,396 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 45,464 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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AK17 AYB is a 2017 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK17 AYB, 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 AK17 AYB registered?

AK17 AYB is a 2017 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is AK17 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 AYB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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