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GN51 MKV

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,503 mi
Last recorded197,503 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 MKV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 197,503 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door mirror,assembly missing.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 188,742 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light is on

front number plate is damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2008 188,741 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light is on

front number plate is damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2007 177,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag lamp stays on

brake pipes coated in oil

damage to offside rear arch

large undertray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2006 148,246 miles

air bag light is on.

damage to windscreen in zone 'a' on limit.

deep cut in tread of off side front tyre.

nearside front indicator bulb faded.

offside rear wheel arch scuffed.

slight run out on rear brakes.

Fail 2 Nov 2005 119,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light is on

discs rusty and lipped

Pass 2 Nov 2005 119,266 miles

air bag light is on

discs rusty and lipped

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 MKV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MKV, 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 MKV?

You can check the full history of GN51 MKV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GN51 MKV registered?

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

Is GN51 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 MKV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN51 MKV have outstanding finance?

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