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GJ52 JYH

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,625 mi
Last recorded134,625 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 134,625 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 132,308 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 130,034 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condition of offside wiper blade

Fail 17 Nov 2015 130,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condition of offside wiper blade

Pass 15 Nov 2014 122,930 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 113,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 105,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 105,078 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 94,938 miles

rear discs pitted but met efficiency

Fail 17 Nov 2011 94,938 miles

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

rear discs pitted but met efficiency

Pass 27 Nov 2010 82,003 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,777 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,706 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 54,173 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 54,173 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,723 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 25,748 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 JYH is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JYH, 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 JYH registered?

GJ52 JYH is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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