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GN51 OML

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,569 mi
Last recorded125,569 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 OML
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 125,569 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 125,282 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 116,477 miles

rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

slight play in steering system

Pass 19 Feb 2016 109,291 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 109,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint at CAT (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 102,208 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre scrubbing on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2014 93,970 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 84,830 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 84,830 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 83,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 75,943 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 72,211 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,723 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,038 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 58,470 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 58,470 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 55,668 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 48,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 OML is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OML, 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 OML registered?

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

Is GN51 OML safe to buy?

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