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GN51 VEP

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,345 mi
Last recorded157,345 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 157,345 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres tread has worn lumpy and uneven on inner edges

wipers poor

Fail 8 Apr 2015 157,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres tread has worn lumpy and uneven on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2014 147,577 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear Tyre has uneven tread wear (high & low points) on inner shoulder

offside rear Tyre has uneven tread wear (high & low points) on inner shoulder

Fail 4 Apr 2014 147,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear Tyre has uneven tread wear (high & low points) on inner shoulder

offside rear Tyre has uneven tread wear (high & low points) on inner shoulder

Pass 4 Apr 2013 137,818 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear Tyre has uneven tread wear (high & low points) on inner shoulder

offside rear Tyre has uneven tread wear (high & low points) on inner shoulder

Pass 2 Apr 2012 126,517 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to blow by cat

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Apr 2011 116,923 miles

Rear Brake Pads Getting Low

Fail 1 Apr 2010 105,265 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 105,265 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 95,067 miles

N/S/R Tyre down to 2mm also side wall cut

Pass 1 Apr 2008 84,024 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 70,216 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VEP is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

GN51 VEP is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is GN51 VEP safe to buy?

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