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GX51 WVV

2001 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,792 mi
Last recorded132,792 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 WVV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 132,792 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 132,792 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 132,779 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 132,777 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 125,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2012 122,419 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre and back rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

ecu light on

front brake disc's lipped

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

whole exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge and inner sidewall is cracked all round

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges and cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 10 May 2012 122,419 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre and back rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

ecu light on

front brake disc's lipped

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

whole exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge and inner sidewall is cracked all round

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges and cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 21 May 2011 110,491 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2010 104,741 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 104,676 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 89,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 89,956 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 80,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhasust bracket cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2006 62,211 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 62,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 51,092 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)

Offside Front 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 WVV is a 2001 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WVV, 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 WVV registered?

GX51 WVV is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is GX51 WVV safe to buy?

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