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GJ52 NLN

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

102,925 mi
Last recorded102,925 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 NLN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 102,925 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front damage to bonnet and body wing

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 102,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently no safety catch, bonnet not latching (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front damage to bonnet and body wing

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 98,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded at mounts

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside and nearside inner steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 98,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded at mounts

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside and nearside inner steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 95,841 miles

Engine check light on

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position light feint

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 95,841 miles

Engine check light on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position light feint

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 95,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour White light re lens damage (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light White light re lens damage (1.2.1e)

Engine check light on

Offside Front Position light feint

Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,334 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2015 87,827 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 87,827 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 85,134 miles

NSF sidelight feint

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 27 Jun 2014 85,134 miles

NSF sidelight feint

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 29 Apr 2013 81,216 miles

Engine check light on

NSF sidelight feint

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear centre exhaust bracket fractured, but system still supported

Pass 23 Apr 2012 77,615 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)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 77,397 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

PLastic covers on outer sills.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,618 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 68,325 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 61,250 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Feb 2009 52,392 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 41,733 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 33,461 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 25,327 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 25,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 NLN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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