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GN51 VRZ

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,284 mi
Last recorded118,284 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 VRZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 118,284 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 118,284 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 114,908 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 114,908 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 108,044 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 108,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn badly

Pass 12 Mar 2012 101,474 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 101,474 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 94,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 86,205 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 86,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 84,761 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 84,761 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 72,522 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 61,479 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 61,479 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 50,487 miles

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 VRZ is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VRZ, 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 VRZ?

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What year was GN51 VRZ registered?

GN51 VRZ is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is GN51 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 VRZ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN51 VRZ have outstanding finance?

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