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GN51 ONJ

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,388 mi
Last recorded103,388 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 ONJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 103,388 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 91,821 miles

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

O/S/F wiper split on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2011 77,728 miles

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

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)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 77,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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)

osr brake pad not fitted correct retaining spring on inner pad

Fail 18 Feb 2011 77,154 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 12 Feb 2010 58,629 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 58,473 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R tyre punctured

Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,880 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 48,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 48,203 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 38,291 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 30,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 27,323 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 ONJ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ONJ, 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 ONJ registered?

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

Is GN51 ONJ safe to buy?

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