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GK52 XBF

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,604 mi
Last recorded150,604 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 XBF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 150,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

front discs worn

oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2018 150,603 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking calipar (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

front discs worn

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2017 143,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 23 Nov 2015 130,523 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 125,693 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 125,667 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 120,707 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 120,707 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 114,797 miles

Both front tyres are worn low.

The exhaust system is in poor condition due to corrosion and insecure baffles in the silencer.

Fail 20 Dec 2012 114,795 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres are worn low.

The exhaust system is in poor condition due to corrosion and insecure baffles in the silencer.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 103,324 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 Jan 2012 103,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Dec 2010 91,508 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 80,858 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 67,957 miles

Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear washer jet missing

Fail 11 Dec 2008 67,957 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear washer jet missing

Pass 14 Dec 2007 55,577 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 55,577 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 44,250 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 44,059 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn un evenly

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2005 33,105 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 XBF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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