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GN51 ORL

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,103 mi
Last recorded75,103 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 ORL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,103 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 47,479 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 42,409 miles

Eml light on

Front discs corroded

N/s wiper split

Fail 6 Sep 2016 42,407 miles

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Eml light on

Front discs corroded

N/s wiper split

Pass 19 Sep 2015 35,030 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 35,030 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,467 miles

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 26,466 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

parts of tread on n/s/f tyre 2.55mm

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

there is a lot of brake brake travel

Pass 20 Sep 2013 23,062 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 15 Sep 2013 23,052 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,739 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 19,714 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 16,063 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 90,640 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 84,362 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 75,510 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 67,763 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 59,250 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 ORL is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ORL, 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 ORL registered?

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

Is GN51 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 ORL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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