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GK53 ATK

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,945 mi
Last recorded117,945 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 ATK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 117,945 miles

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 17 Feb 2026 117,945 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 12 Nov 2021 117,929 miles

Rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2019 117,622 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 114,325 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 107,259 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Sep 2016 100,515 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 90,140 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 78,043 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 70,574 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,369 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 59,515 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,132 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 48,657 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 39,319 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,242 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 31,242 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GK53 ATK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GK53 ATK, 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 GK53 ATK registered?

GK53 ATK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is GK53 ATK safe to buy?

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