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GN53 HRK

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,387 mi
Last recorded89,387 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 HRK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 89,387 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 89,387 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 81,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack bellow is twisted but not affecting functionality.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Away from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 77,220 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 73,526 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 71,871 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 69,940 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 66,906 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 63,733 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 63,733 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 60,381 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 57,486 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 55,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 52,386 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,373 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 44,959 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 39,381 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 32,943 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 HRK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HRK, 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

How do I check the history of GN53 HRK?

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What year was GN53 HRK registered?

GN53 HRK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is GN53 HRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 HRK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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