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OU51 JZX

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,711 mi
Last recorded147,711 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 JZX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 147,711 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 141,630 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 138,264 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 135,857 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 132,821 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 126,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 117,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 109,959 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 99,113 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 91,535 miles

front number plate water ingress(just acceptable)

o/s/f and n/s/f top shock absorber mounts worn

o/s/r seat back insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2006 77,051 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 77,051 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 59,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre exhaust bracket loose.

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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OU51 JZX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black 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 OU51 JZX, 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 OU51 JZX registered?

OU51 JZX is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is OU51 JZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 JZX 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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