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GN53 TVZ

2003 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,411 mi
Last recorded90,411 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 TVZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 90,411 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 79,307 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 70,842 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 70,842 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 12 Nov 2013 65,376 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Dec 2012 60,202 miles

nerside rear tyre perishing all over/nail

offside & nearside front lower arm bushes perishing

offside front tyre wearing inner edge/3mm

Fail 12 Dec 2011 55,650 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 55,650 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 52,800 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 6 Jan 2010 50,599 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 50,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs worn/lipped

Pass 23 Jan 2009 47,683 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 16 Jan 2008 40,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 40,463 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 29,751 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 TVZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TVZ, 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 TVZ registered?

GN53 TVZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is GN53 TVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 TVZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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