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GN03 VCF

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,579 mi
Last recorded70,579 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 VCF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 70,579 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 70,569 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 62,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front exhaust mounting slightly deteriated.

o/sr tyre worn inner edge.

wipers slightly deteriated.

Pass 30 May 2012 62,268 miles

front exhaust mounting slightly deteriated.

o/sr tyre worn inner edge.

wipers slightly deteriated.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 50,242 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 47,570 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,570 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 44,192 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 44,192 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 39,522 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 33,169 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 27,127 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 27,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 VCF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VCF, 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 VCF registered?

GN03 VCF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is GN03 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 VCF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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