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GN53 DVV

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,698 mi
Last recorded118,698 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 118,698 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 21 May 2021 118,201 miles

Exhaust corrosion

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2021 118,200 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corrosion

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 116,556 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 115,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 113,828 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 112,297 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 109,947 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 105,103 miles

Centre exhaust mount missing

Front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 11 Jun 2013 98,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 98,238 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 94,924 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake pads appear about 80% worn?

Pass 14 Aug 2012 94,924 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front brake pads appear about 80% worn?

Pass 30 Aug 2011 88,618 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 88,618 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 81,102 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 81,002 miles

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

offside rear tyre nail in tread and uneven tread wear,

Fail 26 Aug 2009 75,830 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake pads rather worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 75,830 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake pads rather worn

Pass 20 Aug 2008 72,632 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread. rear tyre treads slightly distorted.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 65,596 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 53,509 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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GN53 DVV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GN53 DVV, 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 GN53 DVV registered?

GN53 DVV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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