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GN51 ORX

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,040 mi
Last recorded116,040 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 ORX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 116,040 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 116,040 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 108,566 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 95,945 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 88,596 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 84,978 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 81,795 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 81,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 80,075 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

centre exhaust bracket detached but still supporting the exhaust system

front registration plate has slight water ingress

Fail 2 Sep 2009 80,012 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

centre exhaust bracket detached but still supporting the exhaust system

front registration plate has slight water ingress

Pass 29 Aug 2008 77,279 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 75,012 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 64,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 64,971 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 ORX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ORX, 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 ORX?

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What year was GN51 ORX registered?

GN51 ORX is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is GN51 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 ORX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN51 ORX have outstanding finance?

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