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GN51 JDO

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,103 mi
Last recorded100,103 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 JDO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 100,103 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 91,006 miles

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

fuel filter is a bit damp but not leaking at time of test

Fail 23 Jul 2010 91,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel filter is a bit damp but not leaking at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2009 85,873 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

slight damage to nearside rear floor pan around drain plug hole

Fail 20 Jul 2009 85,677 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

slight damage to nearside rear floor pan around drain plug hole

Pass 24 Jun 2008 70,167 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken.

rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 61,629 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 53,930 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 53,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 JDO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 JDO, 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 JDO registered?

GN51 JDO is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is GN51 JDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 JDO shows 9 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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