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GJ52 KFT

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

147,514 mi
Last recorded147,514 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 KFT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 147,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 147,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 145,001 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 141,317 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 127,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted needs clipping (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted needs clipping (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 116,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor sill corroded to a hole - out of perscribed area

Fail 5 Sep 2022 116,885 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp images deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor sill corroded to a hole - out of perscribed area

Pass 7 Sep 2021 116,207 miles

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 2 Sep 2021 116,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Sep 2020 115,151 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 111,631 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 110,109 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 110,108 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective no beam image on either headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 106,566 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 100,148 miles

Stone chip in front windscreen less than 10mm.

Fail 10 Jun 2016 100,077 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Stone chip in front windscreen less than 10mm.

Pass 13 May 2015 947,960 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 94,796 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2014 89,790 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2013 84,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2012 76,587 miles

front discs corroded

osf foglight inop

Pass 9 May 2011 71,168 miles

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

both front brake discs in poor condishion

Pass 21 Apr 2010 67,816 miles

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

both front brake disc inner face some corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2008 59,438 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 59,438 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 52,250 miles

Drivers side door mirror glass is damaged.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs are worn.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Fail 14 Nov 2007 52,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

centre exhaust joint leaking to the limit.

chip in windscreen on off side

off side door mirror cracked

Fail 25 Aug 2006 41,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 41,563 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 41,397 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KFT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 KFT, 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 KFT registered?

GJ52 KFT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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