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AE51 ZPT

2001 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,367 mi
Last recorded141,367 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ZPT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 141,367 miles

Undertray not fully secure engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear brakes are slightly binding

Fail 5 Oct 2018 141,281 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear brakes are slightly binding

Pass 21 Sep 2017 135,013 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 132,048 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 126,956 miles

ns centre to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2015 122,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 119,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Jan 2014 119,086 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jan 2013 114,441 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 113,727 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 106,253 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 106,253 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 96,139 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 84,410 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2009 74,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 74,695 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 66,337 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 56,810 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 45,600 miles

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

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

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 ZPT is a 2001 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZPT, 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 AE51 ZPT registered?

AE51 ZPT is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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