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GJ52 FNO

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

196,593 mi
Last recorded196,593 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 196,593 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 188,617 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2015 180,799 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 172,802 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 172,802 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 159,144 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 144,823 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 122,319 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 108,145 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 92,635 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 92,635 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 78,626 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 56,664 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 FNO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GJ52 FNO, 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 GJ52 FNO registered?

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

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