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AY51 FWW

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,918 mi
Last recorded116,918 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 FWW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 116,918 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 116,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong Advise!!! (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 110,937 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has cracks in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has cracks in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 110,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working all brake lights only work occasionally (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has cracks in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has cracks in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 102,695 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 102,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2014 102,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 102,039 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 101,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 101,341 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 98,114 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

minor chips to windscreen.

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

rear coil springs slightly corroded.

wiper blades slightly split on ends.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 98,114 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

minor chips to windscreen.

rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

rear coil springs slightly corroded.

wiper blades slightly split on ends.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,374 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 90,374 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 82,790 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damage

Fail 21 Oct 2008 74,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 74,948 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 67,218 miles

N/S/F tyre is on 3.5mm and has very worn outer sidewall.

Fail 24 Oct 2007 67,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front sidelights are dim.

Both front wiper blades are split on ends.

Both rear indicator bulbs are turning white.

N/S/F tyre is on 3.5mm and has very worn outer sidewall.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs are worn.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 56,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 46,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2005 46,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AY51 FWW is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2001 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 87,915 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 AY51 FWW, 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 25 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY51 FWW registered?

AY51 FWW is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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