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GX53 FZU

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,320 mi
Last recorded89,320 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 FZU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 89,320 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion & wear on front brake disc s

Fail 22 Oct 2015 89,318 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion & wear on front brake disc s

Pass 18 Oct 2014 78,920 miles

both rear tyres near side only just legal 1.6mm

chip in screen

Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,283 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 58,474 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 13 Oct 2012 58,474 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 15 Oct 2011 45,954 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,516 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 22,153 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 10,040 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 8,685 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 6,714 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 FZU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FZU, 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 FZU registered?

GX53 FZU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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