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GK53 AXM

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,042 mi
Last recorded180,042 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 AXM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 180,042 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 175,508 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 156,396 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 156,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 142,278 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 142,278 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 128,238 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 7 Dec 2012 115,149 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 8 Dec 2011 102,687 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2010 96,997 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 26 Nov 2009 87,562 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 79,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 58,047 miles

although up to the job, the hand brake needs adjusting.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 40,085 miles

advise: both front brake slightly out of balance.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 AXM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GK53 AXM, 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 AXM registered?

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

Is GK53 AXM safe to buy?

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