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GN53 GGJ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

218,901 mi
Last recorded218,901 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 GGJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 218,901 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 218,901 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 208,362 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 195,734 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 185,338 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 167,019 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 144,526 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 125,298 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 106,369 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 92,519 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 92,519 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 80,438 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 67,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 56,668 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 GGJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GGJ, 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 GGJ registered?

GN53 GGJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is GN53 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 GGJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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