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AE51 ZCX

2002 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,816 mi
Last recorded166,816 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Leon82,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ZCX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 166,816 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 155,447 miles

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

os rear handbrake caliper arm slightly sticking

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 155,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

os rear handbrake caliper arm slightly sticking

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 141,746 miles

play in suspension top mounts

Fail 1 Mar 2011 126,721 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front foglight cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2011 126,721 miles

offside front foglight cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2010 110,923 miles

o/s outer mirror damaged but working

Pass 3 Mar 2009 95,913 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 78,957 miles

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

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2007 60,778 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

offside door mirror backing missing

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Mar 2007 60,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror cracked

offside door mirror backing missing

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Mar 2006 50,809 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 ZCX is a 2002 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 82,308 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 ZCX, 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 24 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 ZCX registered?

AE51 ZCX is a 2002 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is AE51 ZCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 ZCX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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