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GN53 OTM

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,737 mi
Last recorded135,737 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 OTM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2022 135,737 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear washer not working

Pass 22 Dec 2020 133,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 131,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 127,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 124,204 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 124,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working lb207 festoon (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 121,251 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 119,841 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 113,543 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 113,483 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Feb 2013 103,488 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 103,488 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 86,581 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 86,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 76,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2011 76,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 63,830 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,869 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 54,869 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,778 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 47,778 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 36,992 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat unable to fully check seat belt

cut in n/s/f tyre tread not to cords

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 OTM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 OTM, 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 OTM registered?

GN53 OTM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is GN53 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 OTM shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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