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GK53 AWZ

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,293 mi
Last recorded183,293 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 AWZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 183,293 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 182,486 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 182,485 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 178,944 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 178,943 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 177,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 171,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 165,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 156,709 miles

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

front exhaust cracked around cat

Pass 10 Jul 2014 146,026 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 135,173 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 127,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

mill light on

Pass 17 Jul 2012 127,429 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

mill light on

Pass 5 Jul 2011 114,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 105,566 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 87,696 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 87,696 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 79,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes covered in mud

sump plug sealed in

Fail 19 Jun 2008 79,935 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes covered in mud

sump plug sealed in

Pass 1 Dec 2006 59,765 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 AWZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AWZ, 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 AWZ registered?

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

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