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GN53 TKC

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,245 mi
Last recorded77,245 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 TKC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 77,245 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 76,732 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 75,913 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 75,260 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 73,957 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 70,984 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 67,891 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 62,372 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 62,372 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres are begining to crack

Pass 18 Nov 2013 52,075 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front wipers wearing

front down pipe heat sheild loose

rear box starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2012 49,903 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 47,543 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,747 miles

centre box bracket broken

Pass 19 Nov 2009 42,190 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,326 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,635 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,492 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 TKC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 TKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN53 TKC registered?

GN53 TKC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is GN53 TKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 TKC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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