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GJ52 NKX

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,622 mi
Last recorded170,622 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 NKX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 170,622 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 170,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 150,393 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 150,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault 225/45 R17 (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 135,549 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre is perished and cracking.

Nearside wiper blade is torn but clears.

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake disc is heavily corroded but not seriously weakened. Replacement recommended.

Offside rear brake is binding to limit. Attention recommended.

Rear silencer is corroded but not blowing.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 124,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 118,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On outer edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer Sidewall

Rear exhaust Silencer very Rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2016 118,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On outer edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer Sidewall

Rear exhaust Silencer very Rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2015 113,953 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

rear silencer rusted

slight noise from steering rack

Fail 9 Apr 2015 113,953 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

rear silencer rusted

slight noise from steering rack

Fail 15 May 2013 103,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

servo pipe joint not correctly fitted but not leaking

Pass 15 May 2013 103,826 miles

servo pipe joint not correctly fitted but not leaking

Pass 22 May 2012 96,043 miles

Oil leak

engine mangement light on during test

Pass 7 Mar 2011 86,755 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 24 Feb 2011 86,732 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 19 Jan 2010 80,333 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 67,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 67,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2008 53,753 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 41,523 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 41,523 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear brake pads low

rear exhaust box corroded

stone chips in swept zone of windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2006 31,835 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing down.

offside rear tyre wearing down

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 NKX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NKX, 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 NKX registered?

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

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