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GN51 OMW

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,696 mi
Last recorded146,696 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 OMW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 146,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 146,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 140,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 134,586 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 134,586 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 126,775 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 117,671 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 100,628 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 89,066 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 81,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2008 81,301 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2007 74,660 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 74,660 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 61,987 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 OMW is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OMW, 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 OMW?

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What year was GN51 OMW registered?

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

Is GN51 OMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 OMW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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