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GJ52 FNP

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,853 mi
Last recorded147,853 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 FNP
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 147,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 13 Jul 2012 147,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 4 Mar 2011 133,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has a deep cut but no belting exposed

Fail 2 Mar 2011 133,650 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has a deep cut but no belting exposed

nearside rear brake disc is very rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2009 114,055 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

rear brake flexi hoses poorly attached

rear discs in poor condition

small leak from nearside cv gattor

Pass 9 Oct 2009 114,055 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

rear brake flexi hoses poorly attached

rear discs in poor condition

small leak from nearside cv gattor

Pass 15 Aug 2008 97,270 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 97,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 16 Jul 2007 76,884 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 76,884 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear hose incorrectly fitted and secured

small crack in zone b of windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2006 59,344 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 59,344 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FNP is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GJ52 FNP, 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 FNP is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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