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GN53 DWU

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,747 mi
Last recorded72,747 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 DWU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 72,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing hard on inner and outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 72,747 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing hard on inner and outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 68,458 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 68,458 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust excessive blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 67,216 miles

all brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 23 Sep 2016 66,757 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 65,933 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 65,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,908 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 63,908 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 62,472 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,232 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,866 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,338 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 55,338 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,776 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 52,776 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 50,518 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 40,030 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 40,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 DWU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GN53 DWU, 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 DWU registered?

GN53 DWU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is GN53 DWU safe to buy?

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