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GN51 GER

2001 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,761 mi
Last recorded111,761 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 GER
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2015 111,761 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 107,828 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 96,349 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 87,380 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 87,380 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 78,319 miles

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

Front wipers split

Idle speed high

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front seatbelt only retracts with help

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

Offside rear tyre cracking up

Pass 5 Dec 2011 78,319 miles

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

Front wipers split

Idle speed high

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front seatbelt only retracts with help

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

Offside rear tyre cracking up

Fail 22 Dec 2009 76,991 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 76,991 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 72,305 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 66,004 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

off side front wiper blade starting to split

wind screen has damage outside the swept area

Pass 5 Nov 2007 66,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

off side front wiper blade starting to split

wind screen has damage outside the swept area

Pass 4 Oct 2006 52,887 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 40,989 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 40,987 miles

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

Offside Front 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 GER is a 2001 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GER, 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 GER registered?

GN51 GER is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is GN51 GER safe to buy?

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