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GK51 DYH

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,710 mi
Last recorded166,710 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 DYH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 166,710 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 166,702 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 156,221 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 156,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 147,083 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 138,590 miles

both headlamp beam patterns poor

rear number plate starting to deteriate

slight smear from front wiper blades

Fail 17 Oct 2009 132,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 132,996 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 123,118 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 123,118 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 100,696 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 100,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 81,568 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 69,030 miles

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

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

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 DYH is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GK51 DYH, 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 DYH registered?

GK51 DYH is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is GK51 DYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK51 DYH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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