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AE51 ZBR

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,535 mi
Last recorded101,535 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ZBR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 101,535 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2013 101,533 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

nearside front wheel arch trim insecure.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 92,827 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 83,958 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 83,958 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 76,410 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inner face

N/S/R Brake discs pitted

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

O/S/R Brake discs VERY pitted

Fail 16 Nov 2010 76,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake discs pitted on inner face

N/S/R Brake discs pitted

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

O/S/R Brake discs VERY pitted

Pass 17 Nov 2009 70,178 miles

nearside front intierior door handle missing,door can still be opened

Pass 21 Nov 2008 60,055 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 60,051 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 49,942 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 49,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 38,477 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 38,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 29,911 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 ZBR is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AE51 ZBR, 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 ZBR registered?

AE51 ZBR is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 December 2001.

Is AE51 ZBR safe to buy?

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