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GN53 TLZ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,754 mi
Last recorded115,754 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 115,754 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 115,753 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 106,181 miles

epc and engine check lights on

Pass 21 Feb 2014 97,850 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 97,849 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,576 miles

engine management light on

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2012 81,401 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 75,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2010 67,921 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,752 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,800 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 43,137 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 TLZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TLZ, 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 TLZ registered?

GN53 TLZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is GN53 TLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 TLZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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