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GN51 OSX

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,721 mi
Last recorded106,721 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 106,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer edge/ track...... (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Strongly adv rear wiper blade split and poor condition.....

Fail 1 Aug 2018 106,720 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower suspension arms (rear-most) bushes badly worn...... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure Bumper corner insecure...... (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective Headlamp assembly lens broken and poor condition allowing clear light to offside front integral indicator unit........ (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear brake discs very heavily worn /pitted and undercut..... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to limits and below..... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer edge/ track...... (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Strongly adv rear wiper blade split and poor condition.....

Pass 25 Jul 2017 92,453 miles

Adv slight corrosion to offside rear brake disc......

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 92,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Holed at cat pipe/ leaking /insecure clamp at mid -section...... (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades split and poor wipe.... (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle Low Effort service brake ( Nearside rear )..... (3.7.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated Impact damaged...... (6.3.1d)

Adv slight corrosion to offside rear brake disc......

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 83,366 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 83,366 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split and poor wipe....... (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 79,028 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from front section of exhaust........... (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 79,028 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front brake discs badly worn on inner faces...... (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed inertia reel webbing frayed............ (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle low effort service brake..... (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working inop (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed inertia reel webbing frayed....... (5.2.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from front section of exhaust........... (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high aim high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 76,755 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,233 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 76,233 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 70,633 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 67,033 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,868 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,606 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2008

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 41,645 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2006 35,198 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 OSX is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 OSX, 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 OSX registered?

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

Is GN51 OSX safe to buy?

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