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AE51 ZTR

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,470 mi
Last recorded87,470 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ZTR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 87,470 miles

centre exhaust silencer mounting bracket insurcure from exhaust(exhaust still surported)

rear brake pads look to be getting low

small amount of play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 4 Jun 2014 87,465 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

centre exhaust silencer mounting bracket insurcure from exhaust(exhaust still surported)

rattle from catalyst

rear brake pads look to be getting low

small amount of play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 21 May 2013 80,650 miles

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

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

catalyst(part of exhaust)noisy

center exhaust mounting bracket insecure(exhaust still surported)

cuts in tread of nearside rear tyre(do not see cords)

offside front inner wheel arch cover insecure

Fail 21 May 2013 80,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

catalyst(part of exhaust)noisy

center exhaust mounting bracket insecure(exhaust still surported)

cuts in tread of nearside rear tyre(do not see cords)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 73,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

chip in windscreen outside of swept area

Pass 6 Dec 2010 63,957 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 57,891 miles

N/s/r tyre worn

Fail 8 Dec 2009 57,891 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/s/r tyre worn

Pass 25 Nov 2008 52,543 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 47,416 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 47,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 42,971 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 35,153 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 ZTR is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZTR, 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 ZTR registered?

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

Is AE51 ZTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 ZTR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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