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GN51 OSB

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,566 mi
Last recorded109,566 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 OSB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 109,566 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 109,566 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2017 109,025 miles

Offside Front cracking side walls

Fail 5 May 2017 109,025 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front cracking side walls

Pass 3 May 2016 108,085 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 106,545 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 106,545 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 105,046 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 102,946 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 102,946 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs discoloured /possible lack of use

Pass 12 Apr 2012 100,291 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 96,191 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 96,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 90,970 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 90,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 84,894 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 84,894 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2008 79,578 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 73,811 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 67,746 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 OSB is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OSB, 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 OSB?

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What year was GN51 OSB registered?

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

Is GN51 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 OSB shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN51 OSB have outstanding finance?

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