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GN51 BXE

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,122 mi
Last recorded114,122 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 BXE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2013 114,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear discs deteriorated

exhaust is corroded

front brake pads low

front discs deteriorated

front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

mil lamp stays on

nearside rear tyre is perished

slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 17 Sep 2013 114,122 miles

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

both rear discs deteriorated

exhaust is corroded

front brake pads low

front discs deteriorated

front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

mil lamp stays on

nearside rear tyre is perished

slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2012 107,438 miles

both sides rear, brale discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Sep 2012 107,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides rear, brale discs slightly worn

Fail 16 Sep 2011 98,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear bushes in lower suspension arms are worn

Pass 16 Sep 2011 98,593 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear bushes in lower suspension arms are worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 89,599 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 89,599 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 79,852 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

accident damage to o/s/r wheel arch

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 8 Sep 2008 70,984 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 70,984 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 62,397 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 62,397 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 52,027 miles

Nearside 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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GN51 BXE is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BXE, 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 BXE registered?

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

Is GN51 BXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 BXE shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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