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GN51 DSX

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,179 mi
Last recorded64,179 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 64,179 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 57,826 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 51,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

slight bind on both rear wheels

Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,930 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded both rear tyres perished n/s/f tyre low tread

Fail 8 Sep 2017 47,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

various metal brake pipes corroded both rear tyres perished n/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,042 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 46,042 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 43,641 miles

Advise front coil springs weak.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 41,152 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 41,152 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 38,456 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 38,456 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,902 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 32,943 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 32,943 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 30,134 miles

both front brake disces worn

Fail 20 Aug 2010 30,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,224 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,304 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 23,304 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 19,805 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 19,805 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 15,779 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 813 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 DSX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DSX, 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 DSX?

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What year was GN51 DSX registered?

GN51 DSX is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is GN51 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 DSX shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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