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FJ03 GKD

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

95,086 mi
Last recorded95,086 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 GKD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 95,086 miles

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 86,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material eroding under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 86,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material eroding under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 81,739 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 81,739 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 80,388 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 80,381 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 74,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 74,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 68,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 62,223 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 55,995 miles

battery in low state of charge

Pass 14 Feb 2019 54,930 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 54,390 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 52,958 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2017 50,488 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 50,488 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Feb 2016 47,852 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,171 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 45,171 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 37,985 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,109 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,641 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 28,775 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,780 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,091 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)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 14,475 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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FJ03 GKD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 FJ03 GKD, 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 FJ03 GKD registered?

FJ03 GKD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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