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GV53 UKM

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,331 mi
Last recorded148,331 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 UKM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 148,331 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 138,877 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 127,300 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 113,977 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,218 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 95,103 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak oil residue around engine & underside ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low ()

brake pedal feels slightly spongey

Fail 16 Nov 2016 95,103 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Oil leak oil residue around engine & underside ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low ()

brake pedal feels slightly spongey

Pass 16 Nov 2015 90,601 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 90,601 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 85,697 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 79,917 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 75,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil leak under engine noted

Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,083 miles

oil leak under engine noted

Pass 22 Nov 2011 68,926 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 60,545 miles

Front and rear disc pads getting low

Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,916 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,665 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,177 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 26,556 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 26,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UKM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV53 UKM, 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

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What year was GV53 UKM registered?

GV53 UKM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is GV53 UKM safe to buy?

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