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GN53 SZJ

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,049 mi
Last recorded166,049 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 SZJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2021 166,049 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near exhaust & axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust noisy BORDERLINE! (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Large sunstrip fitted (within swept area) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 161,592 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 161,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 154,861 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 146,543 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 146,541 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 138,075 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 137,305 miles

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

Front both worn

Pass 23 Oct 2015 124,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 124,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 112,375 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust corroded at rear

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)

Power steering pipe corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 112,375 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust corroded at rear

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)

Power steering pipe corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 103,069 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 103,069 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 92,437 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 76,017 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,771 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 43,591 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,463 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,085 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 21,056 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 SZJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

GN53 SZJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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