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GN51 ONX

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,661 mi
Last recorded138,661 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 138,661 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 138,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 112,872 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 102,892 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

wear and corrosion on rear brake discs

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both number plates damaged and deteriorated

wear offside inner driveshaft joint

weep from power steering hose to rack

Fail 27 Jul 2012 102,430 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

blow near limit on exhaust down pipe flex section

both number plates damaged and deteriorated

slight wear on front brake discs

wear and corrosion on rear brake discs

wear offside inner driveshaft joint

weep from power steering hose to rack

Pass 12 Aug 2011 91,331 miles

deterioration and blow on exhaust down pipe flex joints

front number plate damaged

slight wear in front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

wear in rear brake discs

Fail 11 Aug 2011 91,330 miles

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

deterioration and blow on exhaust down pipe flex joints

front number plate damaged

slight wear in front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

wear in rear brake discs

Pass 13 Aug 2010 83,811 miles

corrosion on rear axle beam

Pass 6 Aug 2009 74,080 miles

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 20 Aug 2008 61,065 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 52,905 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,321 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

screw in nearside rear tyre

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 31 Aug 2005 40,288 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 40,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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 ONX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey 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 ONX, 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 ONX registered?

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

Is GN51 ONX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 ONX 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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