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GP53 FWW

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,971 mi
Last recorded128,971 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 FWW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 128,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 128,354 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 127,705 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 127,431 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 125,549 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2021 125,547 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 125,491 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2020 116,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 107,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 101,703 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 89,184 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 80,745 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 78,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Oct 2014 78,043 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2013 75,096 miles

unable to fully inspect n/s rear seatbelt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2012 72,770 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 55,392 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 55,392 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 48,936 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,066 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 42,066 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 35,039 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 26,698 miles

Nearside 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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GP53 FWW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GP53 FWW, 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 GP53 FWW registered?

GP53 FWW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is GP53 FWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 FWW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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