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GX51 MYN

2001 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,110 mi
Last recorded124,110 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 MYN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 124,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 124,105 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 113,760 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 100,805 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 100,805 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 93,144 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 92,969 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 86,786 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 86,786 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

n/s wiper smear

o/s/r tyre getting low

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 3 Aug 2009 75,548 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 28 Jul 2008 68,808 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 68,806 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight brake bind to o/s/r brake

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 1 Aug 2007 61,052 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 49,218 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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GX51 MYN is a 2001 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GX51 MYN, 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 GX51 MYN registered?

GX51 MYN is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GX51 MYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX51 MYN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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