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GN03 UZL

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,497 mi
Last recorded108,497 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 108,497 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 108,497 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 106,309 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 102,380 miles

corrosion to exhaust front pipe

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

slight surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 21 Feb 2013 95,791 miles

odd wheel fitted to nearside rear

Fail 15 Feb 2013 95,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

odd wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 30 Jan 2012 88,269 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 80,225 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 80,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat insecure

engine oil level was below minimum

Pass 9 Feb 2010 71,259 miles

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

damage to offside front bumper

Fail 6 Feb 2010 71,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

damage to offside front bumper

Pass 10 Dec 2008 59,425 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 53,455 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 53,455 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2007 41,195 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 30,468 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 UZL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UZL, 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 UZL registered?

GN03 UZL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is GN03 UZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 UZL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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