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GN51 XTS

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,304 mi
Last recorded130,304 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 XTS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 130,304 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Fail 2 May 2018 130,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper / flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper / flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 4 May 2017 128,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 125,427 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 125,427 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 116,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 116,841 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 111,054 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 102,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all tyres wornon inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2013 102,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all tyres wornon inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 94,215 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 94,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 82,183 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 73,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2009 62,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 62,423 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

auxilary belt slightly perished

genral corrsion to parts of the exhaust system

signs of a water leak at radiator bottom hose

Pass 10 Sep 2007 43,709 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 43,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both rear indicators fading †various oil leaks †signs of water leak from radiator †front brake discs worn/lipped †front brake pads wearing very low †rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,203 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 36,202 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 XTS is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 XTS, 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 XTS registered?

GN51 XTS is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is GN51 XTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 XTS shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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