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GN51 DTF

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,813 mi
Last recorded154,813 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2021 154,813 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 142,518 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust emissions only just meets limit

Pass 28 Sep 2018 140,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 135,280 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 130,174 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 124,127 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 120,072 miles

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 1 Oct 2013 117,151 miles

slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 13 Sep 2012 111,925 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 104,510 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 95,726 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 86,405 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 75,825 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 75,825 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 65,494 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 53,977 miles

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

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

headlamps adjusted on test (slightly high)

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 DTF is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DTF, 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 DTF registered?

GN51 DTF is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 October 2001.

Is GN51 DTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 DTF shows 16 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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