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GV53 ZPB

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,202 mi
Last recorded137,202 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ZPB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 137,202 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 133,317 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 133,317 miles

Emissions not tested blow from flexi pipe (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 126,582 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 119,360 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 114,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre starting to got out of shape on inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2014 114,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre starting to got out of shape on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 104,406 miles

unusual wear both rear tyres, high/low points inner shoulders.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 92,990 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 81,390 miles

fore-most exhaust mounting broken causing squeak under vehicle.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 69,475 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 60,107 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 47,439 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,667 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,103 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 ZPB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ZPB, 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 ZPB registered?

GV53 ZPB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is GV53 ZPB safe to buy?

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