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GN51 VBJ

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,160 mi
Last recorded129,160 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 VBJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 129,160 miles

Both front tyres showing light cracking.

Both sides hand brakes need alot of effort.

Front and Centre Exhaust mountings deteriorating.

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 115,923 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 113,734 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 102,966 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r brake disc rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2011 102,966 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2010 94,309 miles

n/s rear brake disc outer face corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 84,919 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 84,869 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 75,972 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 66,795 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 66,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 55,122 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 46,012 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 VBJ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

GN51 VBJ is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is GN51 VBJ safe to buy?

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