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GN51 MLU

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,979 mi
Last recorded125,979 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 125,979 miles

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

rear axl corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 122,939 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 122,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight damage offside front roadwheel

Pass 13 Aug 2014 114,419 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust temporary repaired

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 114,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 106,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 106,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 98,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 90,358 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 90,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 81,903 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 72,531 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 72,531 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 63,828 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 63,828 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 54,062 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,569 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 34,515 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 MLU 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

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

Is GN51 MLU safe to buy?

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