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GK53 BAA

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,619 mi
Last recorded155,619 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 155,619 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 141,500 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathered.

Offside Front tyre feathered.

Offside Rear tyre feathered.

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 16 May 2014 141,360 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 135,935 miles

small split in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 9 May 2013 135,930 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

small split in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 May 2012 130,652 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear of vehicle not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

centre exhaust moutning broken

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear brake has slight bind

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 11 Apr 2011 124,587 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 11 Apr 2011 124,587 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 115,718 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 115,718 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 109,411 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 85,935 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 85,935 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 60,584 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 BAA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BAA, 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 BAA registered?

GK53 BAA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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