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GN53 NYO

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,060 mi
Last recorded143,060 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 NYO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 143,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 127,698 miles

oil leak

parking brake slight loose

Fail 28 Jun 2016 127,698 miles

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

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

oil leak

parking brake slight loose

Pass 13 Jun 2015 117,436 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 111,846 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 101,671 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 91,183 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2012 91,182 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2011 78,758 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,508 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 56,487 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak n/s.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,986 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,674 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 NYO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NYO, 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 NYO registered?

GN53 NYO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is GN53 NYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 NYO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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