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GX51 VNW

2001 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,091 mi
Last recorded115,091 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 VNW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 115,091 miles

All four road springs corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

exhaust very corroded in places.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 107,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 100,067 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 100,067 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 93,041 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 89,599 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 82,278 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket broke but exhaust still secure

Pass 9 Oct 2010 75,793 miles

front discs slight corrossion on inside edges

Pass 3 Oct 2009 68,565 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 59,486 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 50,628 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 40,224 miles

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

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

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 VNW is a 2001 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

GX51 VNW is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is GX51 VNW safe to buy?

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