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GN51 BVW

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

180,290 mi
Last recorded180,290 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 BVW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 180,290 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 180,151 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 171,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 171,022 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 162,689 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Aug 2018 162,687 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2017 155,192 miles

engine management light staying on

Fail 9 Aug 2017 155,190 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge2/3mm across the rest (4.1.E.1)

engine management light staying on

Pass 8 Aug 2016 147,531 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 147,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 138,005 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 138,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen wipers poor.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 128,269 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has curb damage, cords not visable at time of test.

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 128,042 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel filter corroded but no evidence of a leak

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has curb damage, cords not visable at time of test.

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 118,944 miles

Brake servo pipe incorrectly fitted

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

Small cuts in Nearside front and rear tyres, cords not visable at time of test

Fail 8 Aug 2013 118,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake servo pipe incorrectly fitted

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

Small cuts in Nearside front and rear tyres, cords not visable at time of test

Windscreen washers require adjustment

Fail 8 Aug 2012 110,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear road springs slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 110,161 miles

rear road springs slightly corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 100,814 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 89,786 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 78,904 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 68,586 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 58,321 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 48,987 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 39,029 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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GN51 BVW is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GN51 BVW, 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 GN51 BVW registered?

GN51 BVW is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GN51 BVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 BVW shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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