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GN53 TVO

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,850 mi
Last recorded138,850 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 138,850 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 132,320 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 130,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 119,417 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

centre and rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

damage to rear number plate

items removed from view

oil leak

power steering noisey

Fail 3 Dec 2015 119,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

damage to rear number plate

items removed from view

oil leak

power steering noisey

Pass 18 Nov 2014 114,783 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 114,783 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 108,641 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 102,937 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 102,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 97,362 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 89,835 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 76,512 miles

both wipers split

Fail 17 Nov 2009 76,484 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both wipers split

Pass 17 Nov 2008 61,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 48,601 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 48,601 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2006 37,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 37,348 miles

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

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

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 TVO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TVO, 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 TVO registered?

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

Is GN53 TVO safe to buy?

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