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GN51 LAO

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,843 mi
Last recorded195,843 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 LAO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 195,843 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2016 177,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2016 177,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 156,445 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

alarm warning lamps function intermittantly

Fail 8 Jun 2015 156,416 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

alarm warning lamps function intermittantly

Pass 9 Apr 2014 131,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 117,470 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 108,213 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 108,213 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 94,627 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2010 86,212 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 86,084 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 69,901 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 59,824 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 53,721 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 53,721 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 38,727 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 38,041 miles

Rear tyres approx.2.0-3.0mm, Nearside rear tyre,sidewall damaged.Been ran Flat!?

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 LAO is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

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

Is GN51 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 LAO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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