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GX53 NXY

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,552 mi
Last recorded119,552 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 NXY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2019 119,552 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip beam bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 98,103 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 96,841 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 94,148 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 94,148 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 83,609 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 83,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,424 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 65,424 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,286 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 19 Aug 2011 60,286 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,454 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,055 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 41,923 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 37,654 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 NXY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NXY, 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 NXY registered?

GX53 NXY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is GX53 NXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX53 NXY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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