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GN51 BXV

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,205 mi
Last recorded105,205 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 BXV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 105,205 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Fail 12 Oct 2017 105,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 10 Oct 2016 101,589 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

oil level

Fail 8 Oct 2016 101,589 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing key (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

oil level

Pass 23 Sep 2015 94,835 miles

Front brake pads worn half way

Off side rear coil spring corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2014 89,467 miles

Engine light on and oil level low.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 89,467 miles

Engine light on and oil level low.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 83,637 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 5 Oct 2012 78,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 78,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2011 70,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r brake/hub binding slightly.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 70,670 miles

n/s/r brake/hub binding slightly.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,693 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 55,139 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 47,636 miles

both front tyres low

Fail 7 Dec 2007 39,293 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake pad thickness approx 3-4mm

rear brake pad thickness approx 3mm

Pass 7 Dec 2007 39,293 miles

front brake pad thickness approx 3-4mm

rear brake pad thickness approx 3mm

Pass 27 Dec 2006 36,546 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 31,025 miles

rear tyres 3mm

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 BXV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BXV, 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 BXV registered?

GN51 BXV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 December 2001.

Is GN51 BXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 BXV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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