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AE51 GZB

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,266 mi
Last recorded101,266 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 GZB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 101,266 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 101,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 96,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER SECTION (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 93,920 miles

exhaust emissions not tested due exhaust blow

Fail 21 Nov 2016 93,911 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust emissions not tested due exhaust blow

Pass 28 Oct 2015 86,210 miles

mil light on

Pass 25 Oct 2014 73,438 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 66,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2013 66,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,275 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 7 Nov 2011 53,044 miles

play in nearside front inner tie rod

Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,609 miles

play in nearside front inner tie rod

Fail 17 Nov 2010 44,609 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

play in nearside front inner tie rod

Pass 12 Nov 2009 37,544 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres wearing around outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2008 30,979 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 27,145 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,701 miles

offside door mirror glass just servicable

offside front tyre 2.5mm

Pass 14 Nov 2005 18,469 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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AE51 GZB is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AE51 GZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 GZB registered?

AE51 GZB is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AE51 GZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 GZB shows 18 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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