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GN53 FSO

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,429 mi
Last recorded156,429 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 156,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 156,429 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 140,652 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 140,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 125,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow hole near joint at front (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

Fail 1 Nov 2019 125,135 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear hole in lens (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow hole near joint at front (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear brake binding

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 30 Oct 2018 114,422 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2.6mm and worn on inner edge

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 106,477 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Nov 2017 106,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2016 92,432 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 74,219 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,291 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outside edge

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

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

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

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

nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2013 63,831 miles

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 63,831 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 60,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 60,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf spare wheel fitted at time of test.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 56,857 miles

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

off side rear brake disc corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2011 56,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

off side rear brake disc corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2010 51,810 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,810 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,734 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,646 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 36,646 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 23 Apr 2007 29,519 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limits

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 FSO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FSO, 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 FSO registered?

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

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