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GK53 AVT

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,262 mi
Last recorded131,262 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 AVT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 131,262 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING TRACK ROD SLIGHT PLAY

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY 20%

SIDE SKIRTS FITTED

Pass 8 Jun 2016 127,948 miles

service brake and parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 24 Jan 2015 115,417 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 4 Jan 2014 100,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

exhaust backbox corroding

front and rear wiperblades

front brake discs corroding

handbrake lever has slight movement

Fail 3 Jan 2014 100,362 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

exhaust backbox corroding

front and rear wiperblades

front brake discs corroding

handbrake lever has slight movement

Pass 11 Jan 2012 68,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on dash

Pass 31 Dec 2010 50,886 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 50,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,126 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre low on tread

Pass 29 May 2008 30,064 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,743 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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GK53 AVT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AVT, 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.

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What year was GK53 AVT registered?

GK53 AVT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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