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GN51 VFW

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,960 mi
Last recorded95,960 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 VFW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 95,960 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 95,921 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 76,136 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 76,136 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

195/65/15 front tyres starting to wear on edges slightly and slightly perishing

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

engine has slight hesertation

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f headlamp has movement

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and cuts in tyre

slight movement in both front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2007 60,098 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 60,098 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system loose /exhaust front and middle brackets broken

n/s/f headlamp unit loose

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit 2mm

rear discs pitted and front discs liped

slight uneven front brake imbalance

Pass 28 Oct 2006 49,023 miles

o/s/f tyre near limit

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 VFW is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

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

Is GN51 VFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 VFW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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