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GN51 OUH

2001 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,245 mi
Last recorded158,245 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 OUH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 158,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 150,968 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 139,763 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 127,733 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 117,864 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 117,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 106,009 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 96,677 miles

n/s rear flexi brake hose to caliper deterioated very close to excessive advise to change

Pass 8 Dec 2009 87,059 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 77,862 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 68,770 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 57,412 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 OUH is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OUH, 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 OUH registered?

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

Is GN51 OUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 OUH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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