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GK03 BMU

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,051 mi
Last recorded132,051 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 BMU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 132,051 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 129,920 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 129,920 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 111,783 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 111,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 102,269 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 94,747 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 89,886 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 87,038 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 87,037 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 84,555 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 75,829 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr tyre at 2mm

slight leak on steering

Pass 1 May 2008 60,292 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 43,886 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 27,296 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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GK03 BMU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc 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 GK03 BMU, 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 GK03 BMU registered?

GK03 BMU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is GK03 BMU safe to buy?

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