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GN51 BWM

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,352 mi
Last recorded95,352 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 BWM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 95,352 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 81,431 miles

front tyre treads starting to get low

n/s rear tyre perished and very near limit

rear discs discoloured and corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,881 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 66,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 59,585 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 59,585 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 52,161 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 42,826 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 BWM is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GN51 BWM, 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

How do I check the history of GN51 BWM?

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What year was GN51 BWM registered?

GN51 BWM is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is GN51 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 BWM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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