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GN53 FPP

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

241,960 mi
Last recorded241,960 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 241,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 230,037 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 210,530 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 197,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 180,339 miles

Exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Pass 23 Apr 2016 163,555 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 144,664 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 125,700 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 106,804 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 88,407 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 75,798 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 58,122 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 51,604 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 33,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Fail 14 Sep 2006 22,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,159 miles

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

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

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 FPP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FPP, 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 FPP registered?

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

Is GN53 FPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 FPP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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