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GX53 ODT

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,574 mi
Last recorded152,574 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 ODT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 152,574 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 152,237 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 135,809 miles

Offside Front side wall has cut/ damage

advise not to drive intl tyres are changed

Fail 10 Jun 2018 135,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front side wall has cut/ damage

advise not to drive intl tyres are changed

Pass 6 Jul 2017 126,344 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

both rear tyres on legal limit and slightly perished

offside front of vehicle slightly damaged

rear brake pads on limit(inner)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 124,179 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

accident damage front of vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2015 110,018 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front upper (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 109,008 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 102,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 94,699 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 88,119 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 81,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slightly worn anti roll bar bushes

Pass 18 Dec 2009 71,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear pads low

Fail 30 Dec 2008 61,440 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear tyre punctured

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 61,440 miles

Nearside rear tyre punctured

Fail 19 Dec 2007 49,964 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 49,964 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 36,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 36,930 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 ODT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ODT, 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 ODT registered?

GX53 ODT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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