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GN53 FSC

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,190 mi
Last recorded150,190 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 FSC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 150,190 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 135,740 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 118,166 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 118,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre low in pressure.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 99,923 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 87,981 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 87,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 81,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 81,069 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 75,028 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 65,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2006 41,619 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 FSC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FSC, 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 FSC registered?

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

Is GN53 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 FSC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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