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GN03 FBG

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,475 mi
Last recorded106,475 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 FBG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2018 106,475 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 100,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 100,297 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 88,285 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 88,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 76,180 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,915 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 65,913 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 56,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber is splitting

Fail 9 Mar 2013 56,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust rubber is splitting

Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,461 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 47,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,053 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 41,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,622 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,995 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 28,995 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,774 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 21,005 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 14,617 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 FBG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FBG, 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 FBG registered?

GN03 FBG is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is GN03 FBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 FBG shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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