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GN53 FTE

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,985 mi
Last recorded143,985 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 FTE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 143,985 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 131,746 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 119,928 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 107,663 miles

both rear tyres on 3 mm tread

corrosion to rear crossmember

Pass 2 Nov 2016 98,993 miles

Centre & rear exhaust silencers corroded

Offside Front Lower Screen cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2015 89,666 miles

both number plates not UK style (aluminium)

middle and rear exhaust brackets loose

Fail 30 Oct 2015 89,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working not emitting steady light (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both number plates not UK style (aluminium)

middle and rear exhaust brackets loose

Pass 10 Nov 2014 81,969 miles

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

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

exhaust hanger broken

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear exhaust dererioated

Pass 11 Nov 2013 73,923 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Nov 2012 64,068 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 58,576 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion on front discs

Pass 20 Nov 2010 56,161 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs have surface corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2009 52,192 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 30,008 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 30,008 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 27,626 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,780 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 FTE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FTE, 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 FTE registered?

GN53 FTE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is GN53 FTE safe to buy?

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