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GN51 OPF

2001 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

203,339 mi
Last recorded203,339 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 OPF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 203,339 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 203,319 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 192,217 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 181,286 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 181,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 172,645 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 161,476 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 149,899 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 149,899 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 133,870 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 130,305 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both stearing tie rods in poor condition and sized

fuel filter old and rusty, replacement advised !!

Fail 10 Aug 2011 130,305 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both stearing tie rods in poor condition and sized

fuel filter old and rusty, replacement advised !!

nearside rear tyre already been repaired, replacement advised (195/65vr15)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2010 127,197 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 127,197 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 120,602 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

o/s/r indicator discoloured

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2009 120,602 miles

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

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

o/s/r indicator discoloured

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2008 112,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chip in screen within limits

Pass 22 Aug 2008 112,991 miles

chip in screen within limits

Pass 22 Oct 2007 99,633 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 78,705 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 78,705 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 56,586 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 OPF is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OPF, 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 OPF registered?

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

Is GN51 OPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 OPF shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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