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GK53 AWO

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,440 mi
Last recorded211,440 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 AWO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 211,440 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both sills dented

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 9 Nov 2016 202,053 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside sill dented

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 24 Sep 2015 185,832 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 185,826 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play at o/s track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 168,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in nearside front tyre shoulder

Pass 24 Aug 2013 164,901 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight corrosion rear brake hose steel pipes

slight sill to floor damage nearside front and offside front

Pass 22 Aug 2012 159,176 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

heater plug light on dash

n/s and o/s outter sills damaged at front

Fail 22 Aug 2012 159,176 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

heater plug light on dash

n/s and o/s outter sills damaged at front

Pass 12 Aug 2011 144,856 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 144,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

fan belt squealing on full lock

Pass 17 Aug 2010 130,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 114,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 114,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 87,561 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 63,951 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,729 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 AWO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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