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GN51 LAA

2001 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,415 mi
Last recorded131,415 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 LAA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 131,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 131,415 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 126,552 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 119,644 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 112,047 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 105,258 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 105,258 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 98,445 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 98,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 90,309 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 81,844 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 81,844 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 72,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 72,260 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 61,399 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,352 miles

slight play in inner rack arms

Pass 3 Jul 2007 31,284 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 17,555 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 17,368 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 LAA is a 2001 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LAA, 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 LAA registered?

GN51 LAA is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GN51 LAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 LAA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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