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GN51 YXC

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,632 mi
Last recorded157,632 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 YXC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 157,632 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 141,345 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 141,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 133,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 126,385 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 126,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 118,253 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 110,235 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 100,043 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 100,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 92,816 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2007 79,516 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 67,421 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 YXC is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YXC, 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 YXC?

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What year was GN51 YXC registered?

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

Is GN51 YXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 YXC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN51 YXC have outstanding finance?

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