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GN53 NZG

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,016 mi
Last recorded107,016 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 107,016 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 101,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHNER ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 101,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHNER ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 89,683 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 89,683 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 79,419 miles

headlamps pattern light fading

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 79,419 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' air freshner (8.3.1b)

headlamps pattern light fading

Pass 24 Sep 2016 69,154 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perished just cracking (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,669 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,856 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 55,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 51,158 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 125,691 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Fail 11 Aug 2011 125,691 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Fail 16 Aug 2010 38,775 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,775 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,768 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,589 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,018 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 14,360 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 NZG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NZG, 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 NZG registered?

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

Is GN53 NZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 NZG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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