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GN53 DXM

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,510 mi
Last recorded121,510 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 DXM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 121,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 113,554 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 103,735 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 92,136 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,183 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 75,101 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 73,338 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 73,337 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 69,593 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 60,779 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 60,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 50,388 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,388 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 47,883 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

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

Front lower arm bushes wearing/cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,883 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

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

Front lower arm bushes wearing/cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,464 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush poor condition

rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,980 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 37,818 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 37,818 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,658 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 DXM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GN53 DXM, 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 DXM registered?

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

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