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GK52 KVW

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,357 mi
Last recorded88,357 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 KVW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 88,357 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 81,675 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 73,018 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 72,936 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 60,809 miles

secondary bonnet retaining device deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2011 49,484 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,744 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 42,163 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 38,356 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 34,747 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 30,415 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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GK52 KVW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GK52 KVW, 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 GK52 KVW registered?

GK52 KVW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is GK52 KVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK52 KVW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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