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GX53 FZN

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

31,386 mi
Last recorded31,386 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 31,386 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 29,843 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 28,551 miles

Nearside Rear outer sidewall damaged no cords or ply showing

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 28,551 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear outer sidewall damaged no cords or ply showing

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,366 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 26,366 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 24,503 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 22,471 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 22,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,028 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 17,891 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 17,852 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 15,918 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 13,808 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 11,604 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 9,606 miles

wiper blades poor

Fail 27 Sep 2007 9,606 miles

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

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 22 Sep 2006 7,234 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 FZN 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 72.2%.

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 GX53 FZN, 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 FZN registered?

GX53 FZN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is GX53 FZN safe to buy?

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