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GN51 OME

2001 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,750 mi
Last recorded114,750 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 OME
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 114,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 110,020 miles

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

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

rear axle corroided

Pass 26 Apr 2014 108,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust hanger detached(rattles)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 104,941 miles

EML light on

exhaust system brackets detached

front brake discs inner faces heavily rusted/scored/pitted

inner front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 28 Apr 2012 101,621 miles

center exhaust bracket broken away

Pass 18 May 2011 97,089 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 87,882 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,633 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 72,631 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 61,917 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 59,094 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 51,386 miles

both rear and n/s/f indicator bulbs fading in colour.

Pass 17 Aug 2005 44,431 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 44,431 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

all 3 wiper rubbers split

slight disk warp at front brakes

vehicle had trouble passing emissions test advise check oxygen sensors

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 OME is a 2001 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OME, 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 OME registered?

GN51 OME is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is GN51 OME safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 OME shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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