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GN51 VLH

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,190 mi
Last recorded168,190 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 VLH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 168,190 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

Fail 6 Sep 2012 168,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 27 May 2011 152,259 miles

brake discs pitted

handbrake high

Fail 21 May 2011 152,259 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs pitted

handbrake high

Pass 1 Dec 2009 142,334 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 130,550 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 125,764 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 119,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VLH is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

GN51 VLH is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is GN51 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 VLH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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