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AE51 ZTU

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

214,406 mi
Last recorded214,406 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 214,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S/F + N/S/F - Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp bracket is damaged but remains secure

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged O/S/R + N/S/R (5.2.3 (j))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S + N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 205,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All - Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged O/S/F and N/S/F (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 195,032 miles

All brake pipes are covered in grease

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged O/S/F and N/S/F (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly low (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 184,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F and N/S/F (covered in grease) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R and N/S/R (covered in grease) (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 184,443 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F and N/S/F (covered in grease) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R and N/S/R (covered in grease) (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 172,183 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 158,937 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 147,925 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 142,793 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 139,812 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 132,597 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 128,451 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 128,451 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 122,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 113,825 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)

nearside wiper blade poor performance

rear brake imbalance

Fail 21 Jan 2013 113,825 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside wiper blade poor performance

rear brake imbalance

Pass 17 Jan 2012 105,056 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2011 96,218 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 96,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 85,621 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 75,496 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 63,132 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 61,478 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 61,478 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 52,507 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 52,507 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 42,139 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 ZTU is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZTU, 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 ZTU registered?

AE51 ZTU is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is AE51 ZTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 ZTU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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