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GN51 MXB

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,620 mi
Last recorded167,620 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 MXB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 167,620 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 150,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 150,546 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 142,255 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 121,330 miles

"cat"heat shield insecure(rattles)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front inner brake pads look low?

o/s/f seat belt fluffing

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2011 121,330 miles

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

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

"cat"heat shield insecure(rattles)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front inner brake pads look low?

o/s/f seat belt fluffing

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2010 111,382 miles

"cat"heat shield loose

front brake discs lipped

play in o/s/f and n/s/f top strut assembly(with suspension hanging)

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 19 Jan 2009 101,746 miles

"cat"heat shield loose/rattles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres low tread(2.5mm)

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit in places on inner edge and starting to mishape

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit in places on inner edge and starting to mishape on inner edges and scuffed on outer sidewall

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2008 92,712 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 92,712 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 81,600 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 MXB is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MXB, 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 MXB?

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What year was GN51 MXB registered?

GN51 MXB is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is GN51 MXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 MXB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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