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GK52 WZN

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,548 mi
Last recorded152,548 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 WZN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 152,548 miles

Central Rear Upper stop light not working

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on edges

Rear both coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 138,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 123,761 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

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)

Oil leak engine ()

undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 19 Feb 2016 108,483 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2016 108,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,023 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes have play

oil leak

rear axle beam corroded

rear brake discs corroded/low, pads also low

service light on

Pass 21 Feb 2014 86,589 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 86,589 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 78,837 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 78,837 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 71,683 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 65,823 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 59,231 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 59,231 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 49,993 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,993 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 42,119 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 42,119 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 34,208 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 25,936 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 WZN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WZN, 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 WZN registered?

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

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