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GK52 XAV

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,365 mi
Last recorded109,365 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 XAV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 109,365 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 103,993 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 103,993 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 103,949 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 102,691 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 99,450 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 99,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

low effort from n/s rear service brake

Pass 27 Jul 2013 96,642 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 96,616 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 88,475 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 80,220 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 71,198 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 62,237 miles

N/S REAR TYRE WORN DOWN TO 1:6mm ON INNER EDGE,NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT.

Pass 2 Feb 2008 52,446 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 43,447 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

Pass 11 Feb 2006 34,550 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 XAV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAV, 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 XAV registered?

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

Is GK52 XAV safe to buy?

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