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GK03 CDE

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

150,885 mi
Last recorded150,885 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 CDE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 150,885 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 143,598 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 133,262 miles

Nearside Front brake lagging very slightly

Windscreen has 3 small chips

Fail 21 Mar 2023 133,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front brake lagging very slightly

Windscreen has 3 small chips

Pass 23 Mar 2022 126,316 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 123,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 123,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 118,416 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 114,295 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 114,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 110,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 110,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge of tread

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 97,561 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 92,388 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)

both rear susp coil springs rusty

exhaust heat shield rusted loose

front and brake disks rusty

rear exhaust mount rusted off

Pass 26 Jun 2014 86,531 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 86,531 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 80,661 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 74,222 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 74,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 62,280 miles

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

centre exhaust section hangers not attached to exhaust but system still fully supported

rear centre seat belt inoperative

Pass 5 Oct 2009 56,675 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,904 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)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 43,649 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,177 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 CDE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CDE, 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 CDE registered?

GK03 CDE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is GK03 CDE safe to buy?

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