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AF03 GLY

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,783 mi
Last recorded132,783 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 GLY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 132,783 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2015 124,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 124,331 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 111,085 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 111,085 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 99,046 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 90,906 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 78,518 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 69,461 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 63,773 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 55,182 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 55,182 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 43,083 miles

Advise o/s/front tyre has a split in the side wall, and both rear tyres are cracking between treads

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 32,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GLY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF03 GLY, 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 GLY registered?

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

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