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GN51 YSK

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,768 mi
Last recorded129,768 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 YSK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 129,768 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 123,118 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 120,676 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 117,596 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 104,822 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 97,686 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 92,617 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 92,192 miles

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

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

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2007 81,665 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 71,192 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 70,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 61,016 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 YSK is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YSK, 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 YSK registered?

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

Is GN51 YSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 YSK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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