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AE51 ZTP

2001 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,064 mi
Last recorded127,064 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ZTP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 127,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 127,063 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 109,812 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 109,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 97,298 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

movement in steering rack ns

ns wiper blade loose

stone chip in zone A

Fail 16 Jan 2012 97,298 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

movement in steering rack ns

ns rear coil spring very rusty

ns wiper blade loose

stone chip in zone A

Pass 5 Jan 2011 85,055 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 85,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 74,272 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 74,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 63,866 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 55,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 46,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZTP is a 2001 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZTP, 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 ZTP registered?

AE51 ZTP is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is AE51 ZTP safe to buy?

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