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GN53 FOV

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,972 mi
Last recorded146,972 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 FOV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 146,972 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 143,868 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2017 141,281 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 140,035 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 136,340 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 133,616 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 128,879 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 128,761 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 119,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to inner wall of o/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Jan 2013 119,667 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to inner wall of o/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Jan 2012 112,070 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

crack in screen

Pass 9 Jan 2012 112,070 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

crack in screen

Pass 19 Oct 2010 97,817 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 79,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

c/ exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 2 Oct 2008 60,746 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 60,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,638 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,795 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 FOV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FOV, 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 FOV registered?

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

Is GN53 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 FOV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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