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AE51 ZXX

2001 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

113,435 mi
Last recorded113,435 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ZXX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 113,435 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 113,435 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 109,468 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 104,280 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 100,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 94,855 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 89,298 miles

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

slight play in Nearside front steering control arm into rack.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 80,756 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 70,839 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 64,121 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 57,967 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 52,505 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 30,535 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear axle bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

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 ZXX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZXX, 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 ZXX registered?

AE51 ZXX is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is AE51 ZXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 ZXX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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