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GK53 BKG

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,861 mi
Last recorded114,861 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 BKG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 114,861 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 113,155 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 112,473 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 110,110 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 108,541 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 106,188 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine has oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 106,188 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 102,630 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 96,972 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 91,064 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 85,004 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 71,412 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 62,464 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 45,866 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 45,866 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 36,062 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 25,718 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 BKG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BKG, 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 BKG registered?

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

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