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GK53 AZJ

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,080 mi
Last recorded138,080 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 138,080 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 127,371 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 117,427 miles

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

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 25 Feb 2012 104,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 90,682 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2010 75,162 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 64,141 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 64,026 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 55,832 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 44,043 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 44,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 AZJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AZJ, 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 AZJ registered?

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

Is GK53 AZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK53 AZJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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