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GN51 VOB

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,623 mi
Last recorded160,623 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 VOB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 160,623 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TWO PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged TWO PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 158,310 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 153,807 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 146,944 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 146,940 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 138,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 130,427 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 121,065 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 120,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 112,512 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 101,989 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 95,718 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 89,305 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 85,774 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 85,774 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 78,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 78,932 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 70,564 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VOB is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VOB, 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

How do I check the history of GN51 VOB?

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What year was GN51 VOB registered?

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

Is GN51 VOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 VOB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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