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AF03 GKL

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,270 mi
Last recorded146,270 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 GKL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 146,270 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Offside Front Tyre pressure very low / corrected before test.

Offside Indicator tell tale intermittent.

Fail 18 Feb 2016 146,269 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre pressure very low / corrected before test.

Offside Indicator tell tale intermittent.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 137,745 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 137,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 131,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2014 131,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2013 12,226 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 12,226 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 112,481 miles

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2011 101,109 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs poor condition

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2010 88,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside headlamp lense slightly insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2009 73,765 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 73,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 61,490 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 61,490 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 38,778 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 38,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 GKL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 GKL, 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 AF03 GKL registered?

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

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