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GK51 DFC

2001 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,120 mi
Last recorded161,120 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 DFC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 161,120 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 154,743 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 149,129 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 149,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 143,514 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 138,598 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 138,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 May 2015 133,056 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 132,046 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2014 125,525 miles

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

Power steering pipe has pinhole at flexi portion.

Pass 22 May 2013 117,541 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight seepage from power steering hose.

Pass 22 May 2012 109,346 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 109,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 98,104 miles

both rear brake discs are worn/both rear slight bind

Pass 21 May 2010 86,122 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2009 74,596 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2009 74,596 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 66,720 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 54,280 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 44,067 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 DFC is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DFC, 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 GK51 DFC registered?

GK51 DFC is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is GK51 DFC safe to buy?

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