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GN51 YYA

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,982 mi
Last recorded114,982 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 YYA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 114,982 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 114,972 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 114,962 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 114,948 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 113,868 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f fog light non-op

Fail 14 Sep 2019 113,868 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f fog light non-op

Pass 10 Sep 2018 109,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight exhaust blow from centre

Fail 10 Sep 2018 109,878 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight exhaust blow from centre

Pass 11 Sep 2017 103,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 103,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,928 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 86,464 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 86,464 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 81,657 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 76,615 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 73,156 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 68,812 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 63,263 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 58,901 miles

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

spare fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 May 2009 58,901 miles

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

front wipers starting to smear

spare fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 May 2008 54,390 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 50,610 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 47,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 20 May 2006 47,098 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 YYA is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YYA, 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 YYA registered?

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

Is GN51 YYA safe to buy?

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