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GN53 NZE

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,403 mi
Last recorded133,403 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 NZE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 133,403 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 125,363 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 116,176 miles

Nearside Front track rod has slight play need changing soon

Nearside Rear tyre slightly mishapened has cut but not down to cords yet

exhaust has slight blow been welded showing corrosion

rear discs showing corrosion

Pass 4 May 2018 106,272 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 97,003 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 88,251 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 79,222 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 71,123 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 62,534 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 54,648 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 22 May 2012 54,648 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2011 52,093 miles

CHILD SEAR IN NSR BELT==SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE INBALANCE==SLIGHT ENGINE ROCK==SLIGHT SPLIT OSF REAR WISH BUSH==SMALL PIN HOLE AND CORROSION JUST BEHIND KAT==REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED==SLIGHT LIFT IN REAR TYRES

Fail 21 Oct 2011 52,093 miles

CHILD SEAR IN NSR BELT==SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE INBALANCE==SLIGHT ENGINE ROCK==SLIGHT SPLIT OSF REAR WISH BUSH==SMALL PIN HOLE AND CORROSION JUST BEHIND KAT==REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED==SLIGHT LIFT IN REAR TYRES

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,807 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 46,807 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

REAR IND SLIGHTLY WHITE==ENG COVERS==SLIGHT SPLITS FR WISH REAR BUSHES==OSR DISC BLUE

Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,726 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,041 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)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 28,982 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 21,259 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 NZE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NZE, 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 NZE registered?

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

Is GN53 NZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 NZE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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