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GV53 CSZ

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,616 mi
Last recorded109,616 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 CSZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2018 109,616 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 109,616 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick friction material falling apart (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 108,714 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 107,745 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 106,776 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 98,487 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 98,487 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 87,530 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2012 80,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 80,371 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,890 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 78,890 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 70,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres deteriorated

front brake discs worn and corroded

front tyres worn low on tread

minor gas leak from centre exhaust clamp thats deteriorated

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres deteriorated

front brake discs worn and corroded

front tyres worn low on tread

minor gas leak from centre exhaust clamp thats deteriorated

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 10 Sep 2010 62,598 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,598 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,245 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 55,245 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 46,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,701 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,760 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,160 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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GV53 CSZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GV53 CSZ, 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 GV53 CSZ registered?

GV53 CSZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is GV53 CSZ safe to buy?

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