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GD52 TWG

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

239,701 mi
Last recorded239,701 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 TWG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 239,701 miles

Some rust on bodywork, may require attention soon

both rear indicators pale

engine oil level on MIN

oil leaks

water in o/s/f headlamp

Fail 19 May 2016 239,701 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Some rust on bodywork, may require attention soon

both rear indicators pale

engine oil level on MIN

oil leaks

water in o/s/f headlamp

Pass 16 May 2015 226,036 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 225,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 210,075 miles

coolant level below MIN!

oil leaks

oil level on MIN!

some rust on underside inc o/s outer sill, may require attention soon.

Fail 13 May 2014 210,075 miles

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

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

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

coolant level below MIN!

oil leaks

oil level on MIN!

some rust on underside inc o/s outer sill, may require attention soon.

Pass 13 May 2013 197,320 miles

BOTH REAR tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 May 2013 197,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both front seat belt webbings marked

Pass 8 Jun 2012 185,993 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 185,988 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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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GD52 TWG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GD52 TWG, 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 GD52 TWG registered?

GD52 TWG is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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