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AO17 GOU

2017 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,173 mi
Last recorded71,173 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Leon47,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 GOU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 71,173 miles

Brake pipes greased

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 71,170 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))

Brake pipes greased

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 62,246 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 62,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 55,270 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside becoming low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 45,458 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 37,642 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 29,133 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 24,587 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))

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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AO17 GOU is a 2017 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol 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 AO17 GOU, 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 AO17 GOU registered?

AO17 GOU is a 2017 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is AO17 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO17 GOU 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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