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AE51 ZTM

2001 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

197,478 mi
Last recorded197,478 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 197,478 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside screenwash leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 190,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 190,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 177,482 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 177,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 172,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 172,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 166,959 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 166,959 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 161,462 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 161,462 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 155,153 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 148,763 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 136,870 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 136,870 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 123,875 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 107,016 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 88,817 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 85,056 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 85,049 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 79,686 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 72,493 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 ZTM is a 2001 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZTM, 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 ZTM registered?

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

Is AE51 ZTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 ZTM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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