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CU51 ECZ

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,242 mi
Last recorded122,242 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 ECZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 122,242 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 122,242 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

advise offside front tyre worn to 2mm adnd lower on upper raised edges

advise slight play to steering rack offside front

strong advise to nearside front head light bracket brocken

Pass 12 Dec 2009 113,150 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Engine started hunting after being run for emmissions test

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Play in nearside front top strut mount

Rear brake discs corroded

STRONG ADVISORY: Both front tyres worn unevenly and on 1.6mm

STRONG ADVISORY: Both front wheels heavilly damaged

STRONG ADVISORY: Very large amounts of play in steering rack

Underbody corrossion

Fail 12 Dec 2009 113,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Airbag light illuminated

Engine started hunting after being run for emmissions test

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Play in nearside front top strut mount

Rear brake discs corroded

STRONG ADVISORY: Both front tyres worn unevenly and on 1.6mm

STRONG ADVISORY: Both front wheels heavilly damaged

STRONG ADVISORY: Very large amounts of play in steering rack

Underbody corrossion

Pass 29 Nov 2008 98,156 miles

adv wheel bearing

steering rack

Fail 29 Nov 2008 98,156 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

adv wheel bearing

steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2007 89,448 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 80,467 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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CU51 ECZ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CU51 ECZ, 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 CU51 ECZ registered?

CU51 ECZ is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is CU51 ECZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 ECZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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