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GX51 VKT

2001 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

121,502 mi
Last recorded121,502 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 VKT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 121,502 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 121,345 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 114,709 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 114,709 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 108,022 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 108,022 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 94,995 miles

exhaust corroded

left rear brake binding

left/right front tyre treads worn close to limit on inside edge

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2018 94,995 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

exhaust corroded

left rear brake binding

left/right front tyre treads worn close to limit on inside edge

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2017 87,300 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2017 87,299 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 78,630 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 78,627 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mount failed (7.1.1)

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s on metal (3.5.1g)

left/right rear tyre treads worn to limit

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 7 Feb 2015 69,081 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 68,986 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 60,580 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,938 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 91,729 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 91,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 69,756 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 69,756 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 66,393 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 66,255 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)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

centre exhaust hanger has become un welded although still supported

Pass 18 Nov 2009 59,803 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 55,192 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 50,162 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 44,605 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 35,927 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 VKT is a 2001 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VKT, 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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GX51 VKT is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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