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GN53 LMM

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,021 mi
Last recorded163,021 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 LMM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 163,021 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 154,632 miles

EML light on

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Dec 2016 154,632 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML light on

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 142,331 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on egde

Offside Rear disc in poor condition

eml light on

vehicle fitted with sill covers preventing full inspection

Fail 9 Oct 2015 142,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on egde

Offside Rear disc in poor condition

eml light on

vehicle fitted with sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2014 132,224 miles

rear silencer mounting bracket insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2014 128,489 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes worn

n/s/f tyre just legal

o/s lower arm ball joint jacket in poor condition

o/s/f tyre wearing on egde

rear section of exhaust braket broken but still surrported

Fail 6 Mar 2014 128,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front anti roll bar link bushes worn

n/s/f tyre just legal

o/s lower arm ball joint jacket in poor condition

o/s/f tyre wearing on egde

o/s/r tyre just legal

rear section of exhaust braket broken but still surrported

Pass 27 Feb 2013 118,274 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on egde

rear disc's slightly worpt

rear exhaust clamp broken but still surrported

Pass 27 Feb 2012 109,167 miles

center pipe bracket broken but still surpoeted

engine mangerment light on

Pass 24 Feb 2011 99,212 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 89,289 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has slight bulge on inner wall

Fail 11 Feb 2010 89,138 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 77,183 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 77,183 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 64,805 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 number plate is slightly de laminated

Fail 5 Nov 2007 64,805 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear number plate is slightly de laminated

Pass 3 Nov 2006 49,231 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 LMM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LMM, 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 LMM registered?

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

Is GN53 LMM safe to buy?

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