MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
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))
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))
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
engine management light staying on
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
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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.
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)
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)
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
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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear road springs slightly corroded.
rear road springs slightly corroded.
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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GN51 BVW is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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