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NK53 GHB

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,902 mi
Last recorded130,902 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 GHB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 130,902 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 121,406 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 121,230 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracked

exhaust heatshield loose

front sidelight dim

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2012 111,476 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

air bag light on

exhaust emissions not tested

Fail 24 Sep 2012 111,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

air bag light on

exhaust emissions not tested

Pass 17 Sep 2011 101,136 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 90,413 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 80,405 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 70,079 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 59,782 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 45,702 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 GHB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GHB, 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 GHB registered?

NK53 GHB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is NK53 GHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK53 GHB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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