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GN03 DHL

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,860 mi
Last recorded116,860 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 DHL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 116,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2020 116,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH front tyres worn smooth inner edges, close to showing cords, 195/65/15

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2019 109,277 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 109,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 93,698 miles

Front tyres worn/wearing on inner edges

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 93,690 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported brocken bracket (7.1.1)

Central Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Front tyres worn/wearing on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mounting ()

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,552 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 73,643 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,730 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,230 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 50,903 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 49,004 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,233 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 42,142 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,959 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,556 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,257 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 20,521 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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GN03 DHL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DHL, 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 DHL registered?

GN03 DHL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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