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AE51 ZPX

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,441 mi
Last recorded102,441 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ZPX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 102,441 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 May 2009 88,840 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 88,840 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 80,587 miles

Front inner tyre walls badly cracked

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear door catch stiff

Fail 30 May 2007 80,460 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Boot catch stiff

Front tyre inner walls cracked

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 49,203 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 49,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

STRONG ADVISORY - Nearside front tyre has been repair between inner side wall and edge of tread pattern † †tyre size = 225/45x17 ('W' rated)

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 ZPX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AE51 ZPX, 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 ZPX registered?

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

Is AE51 ZPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 ZPX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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