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GK51 DCE

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,476 mi
Last recorded124,476 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 DCE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 124,476 miles

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

Oil leak

bonnet slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

o/s/f sill slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2014 124,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

bonnet slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

o/s/f sill slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 118,322 miles

Corrosion on underside O/S/F Floor pan

Damage to front bumper, bonnet and grill

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 110,053 miles

Damage to front bumper and bonnet, front grill missing

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

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

Rear brake pads worn

Slight damage and small hole in O/S/F floor pan within prescribed area not excessive

Fail 13 Sep 2012 109,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Damage to front bumper and bonnet, front grill missing

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

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

Rear brake pads worn

Slight damage and small hole in O/S/F floor pan within prescribed area not excessive

Pass 15 Aug 2011 100,599 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 96,860 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both wipers split on ends

Pass 9 Sep 2009 93,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 84,959 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 74,153 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 62,010 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 49,532 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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GK51 DCE is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GK51 DCE, 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 GK51 DCE registered?

GK51 DCE is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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