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GN51 OOX

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

164,907 mi
Last recorded164,907 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 164,907 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 164,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 156,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 145,270 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 130,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 126,171 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 120,590 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 114,437 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2010 106,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2009 99,923 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 88,011 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 79,707 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 68,455 miles

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 OOX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OOX, 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 OOX registered?

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

Is GN51 OOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 OOX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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