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GJ52 NLY

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,916 mi
Last recorded128,916 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 128,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

windscreen cracked behind mirror

Fail 6 Feb 2017 128,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen cracked behind mirror

Pass 2 Feb 2016 119,752 miles

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

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 4 Feb 2015 125,358 miles

n/s/f outter cv boot perished

nail n/s/f tyre

oil leak sump area

vehicle lowered

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)

child seats fitted

crack in windscreen

exhaust brackett broken

Pass 30 Jan 2014 116,775 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 106,386 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 106,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 96,064 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 90,519 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 82,709 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 74,613 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 66,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing more on inner edges

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2008 66,639 miles

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

both front tyres wearing more on inner edges

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2007 56,578 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 47,479 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 NLY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NLY, 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 NLY registered?

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

Is GJ52 NLY safe to buy?

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