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GK52 XAU

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,711 mi
Last recorded113,711 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 XAU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 113,711 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 106,662 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 95,937 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 95,937 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 91,277 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 90,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 80,914 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 67,690 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 58,562 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,133 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 37,368 miles

nearside rear tyres worn to 2 mm

winscreen crack

Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,361 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 37,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 35,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 35,556 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 XAU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XAU, 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 GK52 XAU registered?

GK52 XAU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is GK52 XAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK52 XAU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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