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GN51 UZR

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,409 mi
Last recorded170,409 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 UZR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 170,409 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear inner and outer sills corroded

body corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2018 166,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2017 160,217 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 160,217 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 144,377 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 144,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 135,712 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 126,425 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 126,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 118,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 118,801 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 108,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 98,792 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 98,792 miles

Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 83,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine oil level low

handbrake feels rough in operation and needs adjusting

nearside and offside front brake discs worn [inner face]

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn

Fail 7 Sep 2010 83,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine oil level low

handbrake feels rough in operation and needs adjusting

nearside and offside front brake discs worn [inner face]

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn

Fail 11 Sep 2009 69,662 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 11 Sep 2009 69,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 11 Sep 2008 55,253 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 51,109 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 43,126 miles

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

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

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 UZR is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UZR, 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

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What year was GN51 UZR registered?

GN51 UZR is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is GN51 UZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 UZR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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