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GN51 MRV

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,405 mi
Last recorded141,405 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 141,405 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 141,262 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 141,054 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 139,198 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 139,146 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 134,659 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 134,627 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 131,504 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 131,343 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 129,791 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 102,350 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 102,344 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 94,297 miles

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Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 87,987 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 87,987 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 77,566 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 70,348 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 70,348 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,011 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 60,522 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 55,477 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 MRV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MRV, 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 MRV?

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What year was GN51 MRV registered?

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

Is GN51 MRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 MRV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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