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GN53 OTX

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,293 mi
Last recorded117,293 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 OTX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 117,293 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 111,970 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine light on

oil leaks from engine

Fail 21 Sep 2018 111,970 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine light on

hand brake only at 16% eff.

oil leaks from engine

Pass 8 Sep 2017 107,542 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on

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

Nearside front tyre has minor cut in outer sidewall

Fail 8 Sep 2017 107,542 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on

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

Nearside front tyre has minor cut in outer sidewall

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 103,323 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 99,490 miles

Minor cut in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 95,115 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine man-light on

Pass 16 Sep 2013 89,771 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 82,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 82,194 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 71,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 71,373 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,883 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2010 59,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 49,157 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,942 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,816 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,278 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 OTX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OTX, 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 OTX registered?

GN53 OTX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is GN53 OTX safe to buy?

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