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GK51 LFS

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,109 mi
Last recorded103,109 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 LFS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 103,109 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 91,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 91,502 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 May 2018 86,505 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 86,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 80,466 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,682 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 75,682 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 70,869 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 64,578 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 59,291 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 59,286 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 2 May 2012 53,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 May 2012 53,754 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,560 miles

n/s rear tyre has small cut to outer side wall

rear exhaust back box rusting

Fail 22 Jul 2011 49,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear tyre has small cut to outer side wall

rear exhaust back box rusting

Pass 4 May 2010 45,092 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 40,250 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 34,584 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,501 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 26,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,692 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 24,663 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 22,518 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 LFS is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LFS, 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 LFS registered?

GK51 LFS is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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