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GJ52 KFW

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,290 mi
Last recorded127,290 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 KFW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 127,290 miles

Offside Front 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 4 Mar 2017 120,309 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 110,584 miles

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

Nail in OSR tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 110,584 miles

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

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

Nail in OSR tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 103,007 miles

Engine anti-freeze/coolant strength needs checking with a hydrometer/anti-freeze tester.

Engine oil level is on minimum line.

Front brake pads fitted incorrectly and without applying copper grease to the moving parts.

Fuel pipe connection to the fuel filter is damaged and is secured with cable straps.

Nearside headlamp insecure.

No copper grease applied to the moving places of the rear brake pads.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 99,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 86,964 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 86,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,557 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 70,349 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 60,096 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 60,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,429 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 34,101 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,783 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 18,889 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 KFW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KFW, 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 KFW registered?

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

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