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GJ52 NKH

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,733 mi
Last recorded174,733 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 NKH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 174,733 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 162,219 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 162,219 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 131,725 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 131,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 110,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2010 93,232 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 93,232 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 72,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 72,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 56,109 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 56,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 38,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 38,559 miles

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

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 NKH is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NKH, 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 NKH registered?

GJ52 NKH is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is GJ52 NKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ52 NKH shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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