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GN03 DXY

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,894 mi
Last recorded196,894 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 DXY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 196,894 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 196,890 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 183,231 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 183,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 174,226 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 173,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 167,571 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 161,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 154,704 miles

N/S/F FLEXI HEAVY PERRISH, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

N/S/F RACK KNUCLE WORN, slight o/s/f

O/S/F SHOCK LEAKING, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

WARP ON N/S/R DISC, INNER FACE POOR, ADVISE REAR DISCS ONLY (PADS AS NEW) ASAP

front pads approx 2/3 worn. discs lipped

o/s wiper arm spring weak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear no plate poor, adviser replacement

service lamp on

Fail 12 Oct 2013 154,704 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

N/S/F FLEXI HEAVY PERRISH, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

N/S/F RACK KNUCLE WORN, slight o/s/f

O/S/F SHOCK LEAKING, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

WARP ON N/S/R DISC, INNER FACE POOR, ADVISE REAR DISCS ONLY (PADS AS NEW) ASAP

front pads approx 2/3 worn. discs lipped

o/s wiper arm spring weak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear no plate poor, adviser replacement

service lamp on

Pass 6 Oct 2012 147,748 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f suspension leg very slight leak

Fail 6 Oct 2012 147,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f suspension leg very slight leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 141,757 miles

O/S/R TYRE HAS DEEP CRACKS ON OUTER TREAD

both rear bumpstops u/s

heavy corrosion to n/s/r road spring

o/s/f shock weap

slight wear in inner arb bushes

Fail 8 Oct 2011 141,756 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

O/S/R TYRE HAS DEEP CRACKS ON OUTER TREAD

both rear bumpstops u/s

heavy corrosion to n/s/r road spring

o/s/f shock weap

slight wear in inner arb bushes

Pass 12 Oct 2010 137,029 miles

advise new wiper blades

all brake discs corroded due to lack of use

both front (r/most)wishbone bushes worn and tearing

both front and o/s/r tyres approx 3mm

both rear bump stops incomplete

light perrishing o/s/f tyre

minor rear brake inbalance

n/s/f flexi light perrish

n/s/r h/brake cable starting to bunch

n/s/r road spring corroded

o/s wiper arm lost return spring (will lift at speed)

o/s/f road wheel corroding around valve stem

Fail 12 Oct 2010 137,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise new wiper blades

all brake discs corroded due to lack of use

both front (r/most)wishbone bushes worn and tearing

both front and o/s/r tyres approx 3mm

both rear bump stops incomplete

light perrishing o/s/f tyre

minor rear brake inbalance

n/s/f flexi light perrish

n/s/r h/brake cable starting to bunch

n/s/r road spring corroded

o/s wiper arm lost return spring (will lift at speed)

o/s/f road wheel corroding around valve stem

Pass 2 Sep 2008 120,072 miles

HASD VEHICLE HAD RECENT TIMING BELT CHANGE????

advise new exhaust system kat back, centre box corroded, rear box falling to pieces(no blows!)

advise new wiper blades

n/s/f steering rack knucle worn

o/s/f shock weaping

o/s/r road spring corroding

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Feb 2007 103,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 91,817 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 91,810 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

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 DXY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DXY, 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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GN03 DXY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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