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GX51 LNA

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,025 mi
Last recorded172,025 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 LNA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 172,025 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 172,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2014 163,049 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 May 2014 163,046 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 25 Apr 2013 153,807 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 142,285 miles

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 20 Apr 2012 142,282 miles

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

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2011 131,620 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 122,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 10 Aug 2009 115,777 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 115,777 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 82,548 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 80,246 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 59,132 miles

front & rear pads low

Pass 1 Aug 2006 47,169 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 47,169 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on legal limit....all brake discs worn and lipped....n/s/f outer cv boot starting to leak grease

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 LNA is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LNA, 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 LNA registered?

GX51 LNA is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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