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GN51 YVB

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,722 mi
Last recorded90,722 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 90,722 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 83,942 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 83,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 80,765 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 73,466 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 66,955 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,333 miles

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

centre rear seatbelt a little difficult to pull out

tread cracking up on both rear tyres

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 18 Dec 2008 52,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 52,322 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Dec 2007 45,722 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 41,274 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,672 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 YVB is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 YVB, 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 YVB?

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What year was GN51 YVB registered?

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

Is GN51 YVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 YVB 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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