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GK52 XMW

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,781 mi
Last recorded91,781 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 XMW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 91,781 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2018 91,781 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 90,084 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 76,444 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,816 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,256 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 74,256 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 66,905 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,905 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 62,514 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 62,513 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear wiper not wiping screen adequately

Pass 5 May 2009 58,580 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 58,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 55,659 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 39,213 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to feather on inner edge

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2006 28,895 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 XMW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

GK52 XMW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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