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GX53 ODC

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,355 mi
Last recorded57,355 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 ODC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,355 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Fail 18 Nov 2010 57,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,360 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall, not exposing cords

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside sill slightly distorted

Fail 30 Oct 2009 48,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre has cut on outer sidewall, not exposing cords

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside sill slightly distorted

Pass 10 Nov 2008 41,044 miles

Small chip in zone A of the windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2007 32,944 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,822 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 ODC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ODC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX53 ODC registered?

GX53 ODC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is GX53 ODC safe to buy?

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