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GN51 VML

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,108 mi
Last recorded131,108 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 VML
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 131,108 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 131,088 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 117,205 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust corroded around bracket

Fail 28 May 2012 117,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust corroded around bracket

Pass 4 May 2011 111,450 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 101,827 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 101,827 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 88,544 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 71,310 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 53,177 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 53,177 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 42,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres getting low

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 VML is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VML, 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 VML registered?

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

Is GN51 VML safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 VML shows 12 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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