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GN51 ZDL

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,399 mi
Last recorded84,399 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 84,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 78,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,695 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2016 73,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

front discs have a lip on there outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 71,374 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 71,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,256 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,475 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,225 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,793 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 55,164 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 52,337 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 49,277 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 45,681 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 41,890 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 ZDL is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ZDL, 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 ZDL registered?

GN51 ZDL is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is GN51 ZDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 ZDL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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