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GX53 DXB

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,006 mi
Last recorded133,006 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 DXB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 133,006 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 123,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 104,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 104,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 92,044 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 92,044 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 74,914 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 74,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 63,000 miles

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

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

slight brake bind both sides rear

Pass 20 Jul 2010 51,948 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 51,948 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 44,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,578 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 33,076 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front tyre perrished

Offside front tyre perrished

Offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,076 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perrished

Offside front tyre perrished

Offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,751 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both off side and front near side tyre cracking between treads

near side front brake disc vent blocked by stone

Pass 1 Aug 2006 14,195 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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GX53 DXB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GX53 DXB, 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 GX53 DXB registered?

GX53 DXB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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