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GX53 HBH

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,933 mi
Last recorded102,933 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 HBH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 102,933 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged and taped up with no white light present.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body damage to n/s sill area.

steering rack shows signs of minor play.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 98,373 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 98,373 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 93,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 92,663 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 91,678 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Nearside front and rad mounting damaged

Nearside outer sill and rear door damaged

Nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Nearside rear tyre at 2.0-3.0mm

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 2 Sep 2015 91,675 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre exhaust mount broken

Engine management light on

Nearside front and rad mounting damaged

Nearside outer sill and rear door damaged

Nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Nearside rear tyre at 2.0-3.0mm

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2014 82,860 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 86,733 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs wearing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 71,233 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 71,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 60,467 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 48,616 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front outer c.v.boot has grease on but no split found

offside front tyre perished

slight exhaust leak

Pass 21 Aug 2010 38,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 26,788 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,636 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2007 11,544 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 10,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 10,455 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 HBH is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HBH, 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 HBH registered?

GX53 HBH is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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