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GN53 FOT

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,863 mi
Last recorded110,863 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 FOT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 110,863 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 101,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 101,490 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 83,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2009 68,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Sep 2009 68,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 60,548 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 60,548 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 46,026 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,025 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 28,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 FOT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FOT, 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

How do I check the history of GN53 FOT?

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What year was GN53 FOT registered?

GN53 FOT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is GN53 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 FOT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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