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GM03 YVY

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

170,002 mi
Last recorded170,002 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 YVY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 170,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2017 164,862 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 152,358 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 151,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine management light illuminated

child seat fitted not allowinga full inspection

Pass 22 Apr 2015 128,000 miles

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

eml light on dash pad low light on

Fail 22 Apr 2015 128,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on dash pad low light on

Pass 9 Apr 2014 111,513 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 103,259 miles

engine management light on

Pass 6 Feb 2012 95,519 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 88,091 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 83,440 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 70,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 60,784 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 50,013 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 37,017 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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GM03 YVY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GM03 YVY, 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 GM03 YVY registered?

GM03 YVY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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