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GK53 AXR

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

203,125 mi
Last recorded203,125 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 203,125 miles

Exhaust noisy non standard box fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear shocker worn

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust fouling chassis

Fail 16 Nov 2018 203,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy non standard box fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear shocker worn

Nearside washer missing screen

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust fouling chassis

starting issue present

Pass 20 Nov 2017 190,893 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 190,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure top brackets broken (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 177,479 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 164,739 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 164,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 150,908 miles

bonnet heavilly corroded

rear caliper arms not fully returning

slight oil leak evident

Pass 14 Dec 2013 135,619 miles

drive belt system noisy

nearside mirror unit damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2012 121,272 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 121,272 miles

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

ns front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 16 Jan 2012 108,643 miles

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

alternator belt tensioner worn/noisy

o/s/r handbrake arm not returning fully

pas pipe seeping

Pass 25 Jan 2011 99,863 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 89,863 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 89,862 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 78,193 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 78,193 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 64,810 miles

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

advise airbag light on

advise n/s/f rackend has slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2007 53,293 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 21 Dec 2006 52,593 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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 AXR 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 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AXR, 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 AXR registered?

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

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