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GN51 MLK

2001 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,927 mi
Last recorded125,927 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 MLK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 125,927 miles

Both nearside mud flaps damaged and loose but not fouling tyres

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Head lamp brackets broken, but lamp unit still secure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray damaged and loose, but not likely to become detached

Fail 17 Mar 2020 125,927 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both nearside mud flaps damaged and loose but not fouling tyres

Exhaust system split around neck of catalyst, leaking and may break away soon

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Head lamp brackets broken, but lamp unit still secure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray damaged and loose, but not likely to become detached

Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,116 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2019 117,116 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 107,682 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 95,137 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 86,621 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 86,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

rear tyres perrishing in tread

Pass 5 Apr 2014 79,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front and rear discs worn slightly

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2014 79,413 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

chip in n/s/f of screen not in swept area

front and rear discs worn slightly

o/s/f headlamp damaged and loose but not insecure requires new lamp top rectify aim

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2012 74,904 miles

airbag light on

slight damage to undertray.[engine]

slight play in offside and nearside front top suspention mounts.

various chips in screen.n/s

Fail 27 Oct 2012 74,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

airbag light on

slight damage to undertray.[engine]

slight play in offside and nearside front top suspention mounts.

various chips in screen.n/s

Pass 3 Oct 2011 70,962 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sticker in centre of screen.

Vehicle service light on.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,090 miles

Air bag light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight windscreen damage

Pass 3 Sep 2009 59,183 miles

Air bag light on.

Rear discs corroded.

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,046 miles

Air bag light on.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Screen chipped.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 52,120 miles

Air bag light on

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,348 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 MLK is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 MLK, 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.

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What year was GN51 MLK registered?

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

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