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GN53 TVE

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,983 mi
Last recorded57,983 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 TVE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 57,983 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 57,983 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 48,548 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,741 miles

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

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 14 Nov 2011 42,741 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 8 Nov 2010 38,091 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 34,601 miles

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, At Steering Rack, Slight Oil Weap

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 30,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,815 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 25,350 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 17,549 miles

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

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 TVE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TVE, 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

How do I check the history of GN53 TVE?

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What year was GN53 TVE registered?

GN53 TVE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is GN53 TVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 TVE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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