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GV53 CTE

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,104 mi
Last recorded113,104 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 CTE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 113,104 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 101,505 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 101,503 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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 89,593 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust back box casing corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2015 86,593 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust back box casing corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 86,586 miles

Engine managment lamp on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2014 86,586 miles

Engine managment lamp on

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,733 miles

Engine managment lamp on

Engine under tray loose

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 4 Sep 2013 83,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine under tray loose

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2012 78,029 miles

Engine managment lamp on

Fail 6 Sep 2012 78,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine managment lamp on

Pass 8 Sep 2011 71,596 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,043 miles

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

wet conditions

Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,460 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 38,050 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,571 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 23,035 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,035 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 CTE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CTE, 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 CTE registered?

GV53 CTE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is GV53 CTE safe to buy?

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