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GN53 FVB

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,858 mi
Last recorded145,858 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 FVB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 145,858 miles

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

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

Rear corrosion brake discs

Pass 20 Jan 2018 135,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has slight balding on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has slight balding on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 135,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has slight balding on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has slight balding on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear pads (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 122,367 miles

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

both front head lights dim

slight grease leak on near side outer cv boot

Fail 20 Sep 2016 122,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour parking light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear suspention arm bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour parking light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear suspention arm bush worn (2.4.G.2)

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

both front head lights dim

slight grease leak on near side outer cv boot

Fail 27 Jul 2016 122,272 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 111,648 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 103,272 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 103,268 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 97,526 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 97,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 88,707 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2011 81,965 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND CORRODING.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 81,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND CORRODING.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 80,990 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 60,670 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,850 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,357 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,995 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 FVB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FVB, 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 FVB registered?

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

Is GN53 FVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 FVB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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