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GN03 CVA

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

178,052 mi
Last recorded178,052 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 CVA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 178,052 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 172,892 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 167,806 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 163,036 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 20 Oct 2021 156,621 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 150,550 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 139,582 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 134,623 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 124,067 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 112,155 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 99,722 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 88,295 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 77,773 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 70,818 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,297 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 54,587 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,420 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,791 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 37,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 30,711 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 25,860 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GN03 CVA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GN03 CVA, 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 GN03 CVA registered?

GN03 CVA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is GN03 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 CVA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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