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AF03 GKE

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,224 mi
Last recorded93,224 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 GKE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 93,224 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 81,218 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 81,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,285 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 65,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 57,321 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 167,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 154,423 miles

Driver's seat belt fraying.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 137,370 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 137,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 119,960 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 119,960 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 100,443 miles

both rear brake discs becoming scored and corroded on inner and outer surfaces

Fail 29 Jul 2008 100,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

both rear brake discs becoming scored and corroded on inner and outer surfaces

Pass 25 Jul 2007 81,536 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 81,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 58,120 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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AF03 GKE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AF03 GKE, 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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AF03 GKE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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