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FJ03 GKZ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,717 mi
Last recorded115,717 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 GKZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 115,717 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 111,332 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 111,332 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 107,614 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 107,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 May 2014 103,527 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 98,555 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 98,555 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 94,180 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 90,328 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 84,632 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 79,394 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 74,269 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 74,267 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 66,106 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Apr 2007 66,106 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 60,225 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 GKZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FJ03 GKZ, 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 GKZ registered?

FJ03 GKZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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