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GK03 FKY

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,254 mi
Last recorded142,254 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 142,254 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 139,459 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 126,236 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 119,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 111,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

back box pealing

exhaust hanger broken

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2017 111,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

back box pealing

exhaust hanger broken

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 May 2016 106,671 miles

Centre exhaust mountain broken but system still secure

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

Pass 14 May 2015 100,329 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear exhaust support bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 14 May 2015 100,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear exhaust support bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 19 May 2014 97,110 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)

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

engine man light on

exhaust rear box outer shield getting corroded

exhaust rear support bracket corroded off, exhaust secure

o/s headlight damp inside

o/s main beam getting dim

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

vehicle would not pass bet test only just passed full test

Pass 18 Apr 2013 92,042 miles

exhaust centre braket corroded off,exhaust secure

exhaust rear box outer shield getting corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 87,444 miles

centre exhaust support braket not attached exhaust secure

Pass 14 Apr 2011 82,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 76,026 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 69,426 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 57,974 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 57,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 48,744 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 48,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 35,355 miles

Nearside Front 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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GK03 FKY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FKY, 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 FKY registered?

GK03 FKY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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