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NK53 GGU

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,155 mi
Last recorded124,155 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 GGU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 124,155 miles

vehicle under sealed

Pass 30 Jan 2016 117,693 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 117,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 140,770 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 119,115 miles

engin warnig lamp on

Pass 18 Mar 2013 101,970 miles

Air bag warning lamp on.

Exhaust heat shields around cat insecure.

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 101,932 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Air bag warning lamp on.

Exhaust heat shields around cat insecure.

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 82,913 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dents around bodywork.

rear wiper arm broken off.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 64,066 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 51,800 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 51,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 44,397 miles

oil leak from filter

Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,214 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,663 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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NK53 GGU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NK53 GGU, 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 NK53 GGU registered?

NK53 GGU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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