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GN51 OPX

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,901 mi
Last recorded193,901 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 OPX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 193,901 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 183,063 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken off

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 183,062 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust bracket broken off

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 171,620 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 171,620 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 159,391 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 150,355 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 150,355 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 139,340 miles

exhaust centre mount missing

Fail 6 Mar 2014 139,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre mount missing

front brake discs worn

n/s wiper split

o/s/r brake binding slightly and disc slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 127,682 miles

centre exhaust mount missing

front discs poor condition on inners

Fail 7 Mar 2013 127,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

centre exhaust mount missing

front discs poor condition on inners

n/s/f wishbone rear bush poor

n/s/r indicator slightly white

n/s/r tyre getting low onouter and punchured

o/s/f tyre and n/s/f tyre bald on inners outside centre 3/4s

rad leaking

undertray insucure

Pass 8 Mar 2012 120,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust centre mounting missing

Pass 11 Mar 2011 112,689 miles

exhaust centre mounting missing

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2011 112,689 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

exhaust centre mounting missing

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2010 104,490 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 11 Mar 2010 104,488 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Feb 2009 90,324 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 74,788 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 58,450 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 58,445 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 49,740 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 OPX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 OPX, 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 OPX registered?

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

Is GN51 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 OPX 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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