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GN53 HSJ

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,595 mi
Last recorded124,595 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 HSJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 124,595 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 113,532 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 104,267 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 100,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 100,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BOTH SIDES (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 96,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,611 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 81,611 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 78,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2013 74,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust flexi deterioating

Fail 18 Nov 2013 74,422 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust flexi deterioating

Pass 18 Oct 2012 71,383 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Fail 22 Aug 2011 67,011 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 67,011 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 56,804 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 56,804 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 47,280 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,338 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 27,368 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 HSJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HSJ, 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 HSJ registered?

GN53 HSJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is GN53 HSJ safe to buy?

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