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GN51 YWS

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,364 mi
Last recorded142,364 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 YWS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 142,364 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 134,724 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 132,796 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 132,795 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2010 113,128 miles

offside and nearside front tyre tread getting low.

offside rear tyre tread on limit:- recommend new immediately.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 113,122 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside and nearside front tyre tread getting low.

offside front disc pads low.

offside rear tyre tread on limit:- recommend new immediately.

rear brake discs in poor condition:- recommend new.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 91,770 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing thin on inside edges 2.mm

off side rear tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Fail 4 Dec 2008 91,770 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing thin on inside edges 2.mm

off side rear tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 4 Dec 2007 78,995 miles

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

slight brake bind near side rear

Fail 4 Dec 2007 78,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

slight brake bind near side rear

Pass 28 Nov 2006 62,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 48,263 miles

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

both front tyres on 2.mmworn on outside edge

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Nov 2005 48,263 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front tyres on 2.mm worn on inside edge

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)

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 YWS is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YWS, 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 YWS registered?

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

Is GN51 YWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 YWS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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