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GN53 TYO

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,626 mi
Last recorded132,626 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 TYO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 132,626 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 128,867 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 128,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 119,644 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 108,373 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 108,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 98,733 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 92,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 78,765 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,298 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 74,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 61,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,732 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,570 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 50,562 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 45,827 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 45,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,856 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,194 miles

n/s rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Apr 2010 19,427 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 10,275 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 8,371 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 8,040 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 TYO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TYO, 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 TYO?

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What year was GN53 TYO registered?

GN53 TYO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is GN53 TYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 TYO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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