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GN51 OPV

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,927 mi
Last recorded135,927 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 135,927 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 131,803 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 125,511 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 119,111 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Aug 2016 112,763 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 107,041 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 101,512 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 101,512 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 94,161 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 88,542 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 81,524 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 72,951 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 66,542 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges 2mm

Pass 12 Aug 2008 59,946 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 52,815 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 45,239 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 OPV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 OPV, 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 OPV?

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What year was GN51 OPV registered?

GN51 OPV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is GN51 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 OPV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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