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FJ03 GVE

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,370 mi
Last recorded200,370 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 GVE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 200,370 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 200,361 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 27 May 2016 196,473 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 27 May 2015 192,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 188,627 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 184,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2013 184,424 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2012 176,197 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2012 176,197 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 155,479 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 132,556 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 108,163 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 91,862 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 91,862 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 75,779 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2006 58,713 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 GVE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ03 GVE registered?

FJ03 GVE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is FJ03 GVE safe to buy?

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