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GX53 HBF

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,330 mi
Last recorded122,330 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 HBF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 122,330 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 117,460 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 106,350 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 103,039 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 99,320 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 96,635 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 91,317 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 88,537 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 86,044 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 83,686 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 30 Sep 2011 83,686 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Sep 2010 77,548 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 77,346 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 67,536 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 67,533 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 59,655 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 50,169 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 37,466 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 HBF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HBF, 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 HBF registered?

GX53 HBF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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