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GX51 YMC

2001 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,570 mi
Last recorded194,570 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Leon87,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 YMC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 194,570 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 170,221 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 137,157 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 103,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 79,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 75,559 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 75,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 122,802 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 122,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 118,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear indicators faded

Pass 28 Jul 2009 118,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear indicators faded

Fail 26 Jul 2008 114,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front and rear registration plates show damage.

front service brakes show run-out/judder.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

Pass 26 Jul 2008 114,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear registration plates show damage.

front service brakes show run-out/judder.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 107,912 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 102,052 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 YMC is a 2001 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YMC, 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 YMC registered?

GX51 YMC is a 2001 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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