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LF51 ZZT

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,516 mi
Last recorded108,516 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 ZZT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 108,516 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front inner cv boot starting to split

Pass 27 Apr 2019 95,140 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 95,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all four coil springs

engine management light on

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2018 89,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all four coil springs

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2017 81,268 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,245 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 74,245 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 63,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

e m l light on

Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,410 miles

e m l light on

Fail 8 Apr 2014 58,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,374 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,101 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 54,101 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre distorting

Pass 11 Nov 2011 47,143 miles

drivers mirror cracked view not affected

Fail 11 Nov 2011 47,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers mirror cracked view not affected

Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,237 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 38,663 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 36,103 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 33,574 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 30,300 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 26,290 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 26,290 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LF51 ZZT is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LF51 ZZT, 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 LF51 ZZT registered?

LF51 ZZT is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is LF51 ZZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 ZZT shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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