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GK53 BNU

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,805 mi
Last recorded214,805 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 BNU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 214,805 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 214,805 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 204,380 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 204,380 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 194,240 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 194,121 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 181,557 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 181,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brakes can be felt dragging when rotated by hand

temp exhaust mount fitted to rear

Pass 23 Sep 2013 170,436 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 155,341 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 155,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 142,145 miles

offside rear brake dragging slightly

Fail 28 Sep 2010 128,344 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 128,344 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 114,427 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 102,310 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 83,884 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 63,146 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 BNU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BNU, 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 BNU registered?

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

Is GK53 BNU safe to buy?

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