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GK53 BDX

2003 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,448 mi
Last recorded143,448 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 BDX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 143,448 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit

rear coil springs slightly corroded

wipers

Pass 25 Jul 2016 124,228 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 124,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 104,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 100,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 95,821 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 95,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 90,858 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 77,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 72,291 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 66,649 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 56,488 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 47,697 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 47,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 38,820 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 BDX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BDX, 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 BDX registered?

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

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