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GN51 JGX

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,196 mi
Last recorded70,196 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 JGX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 70,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 63,929 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 62,262 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 60,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 58,718 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 58,710 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 56,883 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 53,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 50,309 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 46,953 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 44,723 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 40,855 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,242 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,402 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2011 30,466 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,416 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 21,830 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,148 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 13,896 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 10,957 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 8,997 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 JGX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 JGX, 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 JGX?

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What year was GN51 JGX registered?

GN51 JGX is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is GN51 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 JGX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN51 JGX have outstanding finance?

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