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GX53 ODA

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,760 mi
Last recorded118,760 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 ODA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 118,760 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 110,206 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 96,538 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 88,640 miles

engine management fault lamp illuminated

Fail 3 Dec 2013 88,640 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

engine management fault lamp illuminated

enginr temp gauge faulty readings

Pass 28 Nov 2012 82,354 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 76,062 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 68,374 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 68,374 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 60,635 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 52,485 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 52,485 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 43,823 miles

off side mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2006 34,722 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 34,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 ODA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ODA, 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 ODA registered?

GX53 ODA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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