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GN03 CYE

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,004 mi
Last recorded203,004 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 203,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust backbox outer shell corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2024 203,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine nut tightened (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust backbox outer shell corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2023 192,868 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin worn

Pass 3 Dec 2022 182,378 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 173,279 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 173,279 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 166,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Nov 2020 166,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 158,081 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 May 2019 158,003 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked ! 205/55/16-91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust section in poor condition.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 152,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust outer cover corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 152,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust outer cover corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 142,978 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 142,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 131,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 31 Mar 2014 122,399 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 113,876 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 105,794 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 96,250 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 96,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 86,211 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 86,211 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 79,371 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 79,371 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 67,122 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 57,451 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 43,955 miles

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

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)

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 CYE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GN03 CYE, 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 GN03 CYE registered?

GN03 CYE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is GN03 CYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 CYE shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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