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GX51 LLN

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,222 mi
Last recorded139,222 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 LLN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 139,222 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 139,222 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 139,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 137,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 137,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 134,854 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 134,854 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 131,454 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 129,653 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 129,640 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

internal temperature gauge not working

Pass 29 Aug 2012 127,968 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 120,518 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 120,518 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 107,535 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 94,238 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 80,782 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 68,454 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 68,454 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 57,608 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 57,608 miles

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

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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GX51 LLN is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GX51 LLN, 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.

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What year was GX51 LLN registered?

GX51 LLN is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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