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GN51 VWV

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

169,149 mi
Last recorded169,149 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 VWV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 169,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 150,702 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 144,820 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 144,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear coil springs are coroaded

Pass 24 Nov 2012 136,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 128,045 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 119,873 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 108,279 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 96,012 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 81,106 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 67,666 miles

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

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 VWV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

GN51 VWV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is GN51 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 VWV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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