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GJ52 KGU

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,579 mi
Last recorded120,579 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 KGU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 120,579 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 104,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 104,948 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 93,567 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 93,567 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,668 miles

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

a deep cut in n/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2011 80,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

a deep cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2010 68,017 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,933 miles

NSF tyre has small bulge

Fail 30 Sep 2008 47,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

the front brake disc,s are corroded

the o/s/f brake pads are worn

Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,188 miles

the front brake disc,s are corroded

the o/s/f brake pads are worn

Pass 15 Oct 2007 38,660 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 38,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

wipers worn

Pass 20 Jan 2007 34,683 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 28,599 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 KGU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ52 KGU registered?

GJ52 KGU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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