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GN53 FPK

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,103 mi
Last recorded87,103 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 87,103 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 82,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,050 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 77,050 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 72,450 miles

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2012 67,115 miles

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2011 61,054 miles

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

offside rear tyre cut

Pass 10 Aug 2010 54,541 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 47,179 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 40,508 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 89,943 miles

coolant warning light on

Pass 8 Sep 2006 65,440 miles

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

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 FPK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black 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 FPK, 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 FPK registered?

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

Is GN53 FPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 FPK 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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