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GL53 YYC

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,830 mi
Last recorded80,830 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 YYC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 80,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine man light on

Fail 4 Aug 2015 80,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine man light on

Pass 7 Aug 2014 55,501 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 53,583 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 49,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,897 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,090 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 39,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 39,657 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,837 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,673 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 28,494 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 28,383 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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GL53 YYC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GL53 YYC, 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 GL53 YYC registered?

GL53 YYC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is GL53 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 YYC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL53 YYC have outstanding finance?

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