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GJ52 NLU

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,582 mi
Last recorded113,582 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 NLU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 113,582 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides NSF & OSF (2.5.C.1a)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides NSF & OSF (2.2.C.1c)

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2017 113,582 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides NSF & OSF (2.5.C.1a)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides NSF & OSF (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2016 108,121 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 108,044 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and worn low ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 102,567 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 96,706 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 89,680 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 83,082 miles

rear exhaust baffles loose

Pass 6 Jan 2012 76,842 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,482 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 63,501 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,192 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 46,816 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 46,816 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 38,914 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 38,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 30,164 miles

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)

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 NLU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU registered?

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

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