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GX53 GZR

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,829 mi
Last recorded107,829 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 GZR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 107,829 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 107,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 99,543 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi part (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 99,540 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 89,343 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 89,343 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 79,435 miles

Advise O/S/R Tyre worn low.

Advise O/SF Tyre is wearing on the isnide edge.

Advise child seat fitted N/S/R.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 79,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Advise O/S/R Tyre worn low.

Advise O/SF Tyre is wearing on the isnide edge.

Advise child seat fitted N/S/R.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,682 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 68,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,921 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 56,921 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,560 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 46,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,381 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,878 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2007 29,833 miles

both rear indicator bulbs showing slight white light

front brake discs heavily lipped, corroded and scored

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

rear rigid mounting on exhaust backbox weak

small exhaust blow from rear sleeve

Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,906 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 GZR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc 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 GX53 GZR, 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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GX53 GZR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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