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ET53 GBV

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,683 mi
Last recorded102,683 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 GBV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 102,683 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 94,965 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2009 84,166 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 74,387 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 74,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,794 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 36,589 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight leak from n/s/f outer cv gaitor

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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ET53 GBV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 80,078 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 ET53 GBV, 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 23 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET53 GBV registered?

ET53 GBV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is ET53 GBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 GBV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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