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GV53 ZNT

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,364 mi
Last recorded135,364 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ZNT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 135,364 miles

Engine Management Light on

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 May 2017 135,364 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine Management Light on

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 119,672 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 119,631 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 108,583 miles

engine warning light on

signs of fluid leak from power steering pipe

Fail 3 Jun 2015 108,583 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine warning light on

signs of fluid leak from power steering pipe

Pass 4 Jun 2013 89,775 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 89,775 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges and o/s/f has a small cut in tread

Pass 8 Jun 2012 78,958 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 78,958 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2011 67,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 55,023 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 55,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,894 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 43,894 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,875 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 32,261 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,883 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 ZNT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZNT, 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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GV53 ZNT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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