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GN53 FMM

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,973 mi
Last recorded129,973 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 FMM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 129,973 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 129,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 121,510 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 121,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 109,584 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 95,495 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 80,597 miles

both rear tyres are getting low

Pass 7 Jul 2011 76,791 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 76,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,099 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 24 Jul 2010 73,099 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2009 65,474 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 65,474 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 61,900 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 61,900 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 49,857 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 FMM 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 62.5%.

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 FMM, 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 GN53 FMM registered?

GN53 FMM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is GN53 FMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 FMM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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