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CN51 GUW

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,756 mi
Last recorded90,756 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 GUW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 90,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4X REAR (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST BACK BOX SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 90,756 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4X REAR (1.1.11 (c))

EXHAUST BACK BOX SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 90,519 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise a rear wheels off check on the rear metal brake pipes

keep an eye on rear tyres for wear

Fail 26 Oct 2017 90,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise a rear wheels off check on the rear metal brake pipes

keep an eye on rear tyres for wear

Pass 21 Oct 2016 76,604 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 76,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 62,264 miles

exhaust has rattles in cat area and rear box (but emissions O K)

nail in o/s rear tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2015 62,264 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc BOTH sides worn (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides below limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust has rattles in cat area and rear box (but emissions O K)

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,783 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,068 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 42,391 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 41,371 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 37,967 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 16 Nov 2011 37,967 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)

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 17 Nov 2010 34,292 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight pitting front brake discs

Pass 17 Nov 2010 34,292 miles

slight pitting front brake discs

Fail 11 Nov 2009 30,875 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,875 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 27,400 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 27,400 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 24,128 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 20,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 17,617 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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CN51 GUW is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 CN51 GUW, 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 CN51 GUW registered?

CN51 GUW is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is CN51 GUW safe to buy?

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