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GJ52 FNL

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,734 mi
Last recorded175,734 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 FNL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 175,734 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 175,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 165,340 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 154,125 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriating

Pass 24 Jul 2013 145,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front section of exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2013 145,907 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front section of exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 134,010 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 134,006 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 113,966 miles

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

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded

front and rear reg plates starting to delaminate/discolour

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sills damaged by jacking

Fail 8 Jun 2011 113,965 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded

front and rear reg plates starting to delaminate/discolour

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sills damaged by jacking

Pass 4 May 2010 90,593 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sills damaged by jacking

Pass 9 Feb 2009 87,149 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 77,576 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 77,576 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 64,329 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 47,289 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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GJ52 FNL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ52 FNL, 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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GJ52 FNL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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