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GN51 OMR

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,855 mi
Last recorded136,855 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 OMR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 136,855 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 129,362 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 125,638 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 125,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 115,838 miles

both front brakes fluctuating

coolant leak from radiator

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2012 108,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wishbone bushes deteriating no excessive movement

Fail 29 Nov 2012 108,606 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wishbone bushes deteriating no excessive movement

Pass 26 Nov 2011 97,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 97,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2010 85,564 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2010 85,564 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2009 73,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 63,966 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 54,733 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 45,472 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 36,772 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 OMR is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OMR, 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 OMR registered?

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

Is GN51 OMR safe to buy?

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