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GJ52 KFY

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,023 mi
Last recorded171,023 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 171,023 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2016 160,500 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Bead rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 160,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Bead rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 158,141 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 153,776 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 153,755 miles

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

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)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 146,151 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 139,039 miles

slight play in suspension

Pass 10 Oct 2011 127,136 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 118,279 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 113,076 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 104,529 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2009 104,529 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2008 88,261 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 70,467 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 KFY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KFY, 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 KFY registered?

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

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