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GX51 OHE

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,006 mi
Last recorded149,006 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 OHE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 149,006 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 148,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 144,719 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 8 Nov 2017 144,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Nov 2016 138,851 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 7 Nov 2016 138,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

steering rack damp

Pass 27 Oct 2015 133,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 133,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 125,554 miles

slight play o/s/f trackrod end/ rack.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 117,302 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal spongy

Pass 16 Nov 2012 108,322 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 99,072 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 89,733 miles

strong advise play in n/s/f bottom ball joint. corrosion on rear brake discs. nail in o/s/r tyre. bind both rear wheels. play in both front inner anti-roll bar mounting bushes.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 80,638 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R hand brake not on it stops

Rear axle bush start to wear

Rear number starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Nov 2008 72,235 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 65,472 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 55,399 miles

offside front lower suspension bush started to crack

slight wear started in steering rack nearside

Fail 25 Oct 2006 55,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nearside steering rack unit has some wear/play

passenger door mirror glass missing

Pass 18 Nov 2005 44,653 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 OHE is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OHE, 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 OHE registered?

GX51 OHE is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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