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AO17 GPE

2017 Seat Leon

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,358 mi
Last recorded84,358 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Leon47,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 GPE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 84,358 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 84,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2025 67,950 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 56,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat not fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2023 40,948 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails too close to edge for repair ()

engine oil level below minimum - small amount added to carry out emissions test

Fail 26 Jan 2023 40,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails too close to edge for repair ()

engine oil level below minimum - small amount added to carry out emissions test

Pass 12 Jan 2022 28,101 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 23,445 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 17,383 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 17,383 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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 GPE is a 2017 Seat Leon in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GPE, 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 GPE registered?

AO17 GPE is a 2017 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AO17 GPE safe to buy?

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