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GN03 VFC

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,424 mi
Last recorded115,424 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 VFC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 115,424 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 115,424 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 114,535 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 106,003 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 96,085 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 93,852 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 93,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 86,962 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 86,962 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 80,469 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 80,469 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 78,790 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 78,742 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 72,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,046 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 61,439 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 61,439 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,120 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 47,143 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 39,711 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 31,283 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 25,197 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 VFC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VFC, 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

How do I check the history of GN03 VFC?

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What year was GN03 VFC registered?

GN03 VFC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is GN03 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 VFC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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