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GN51 ZDF

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,997 mi
Last recorded107,997 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 107,997 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 107,997 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 93,472 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 93,469 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2010 78,734 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 70,346 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 70,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 59,129 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

spare tyre fitted to nearside rear

Pass 28 Apr 2008 59,129 miles

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

spare tyre fitted to nearside rear

Pass 25 Apr 2007 49,354 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 49,349 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2005 36,610 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 ZDF 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 58.3%.

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 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 ZDF, 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 ZDF?

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What year was GN51 ZDF registered?

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

Is GN51 ZDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 ZDF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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