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GK53 CSO

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,478 mi
Last recorded139,478 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 139,478 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s/r and n/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2018 139,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s/r and n/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 131,457 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 131,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 122,278 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded not not blowing

Pass 12 Feb 2015 114,935 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2014 109,930 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 99,708 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 99,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 81,237 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jan 2012 81,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jan 2011 62,698 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 48,034 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,042 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 34,748 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 26,571 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edge and slightly out off shape

engine covers fitted

sill trims fitted

tested when wet

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 CSO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CSO, 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 CSO registered?

GK53 CSO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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