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GN53 FPG

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

156,401 mi
Last recorded156,401 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 FPG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 156,401 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

n/s front tyre, close to limit and 0 inner

n/s front wheel, slight play

Fail 9 Jan 2017 156,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed low tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

FRONT DISC`S VERY POOR CONDITION

Oil leak Engine ()

n/s front tyre, close to limit and 0 inner

n/s front wheel, slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2016 150,741 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 143,687 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 134,356 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 124,973 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 115,904 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 107,811 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 89,289 miles

offside rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 3 Oct 2008 73,698 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 59,983 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,383 miles

Oil leak

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 FPG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FPG, 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 FPG registered?

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

Is GN53 FPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 FPG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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