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GN03 VFT

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,605 mi
Last recorded142,605 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 142,605 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 126,697 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 107,227 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 107,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak.

front (n/s & o/s) Steering inner arm(s) have slight movement.

rear exhaust bracket is corroded.

rear exhaust system (back box) is corroded and deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 105,993 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 101,487 miles

nearside washer jet just upto mot standard

no rear washer

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2012 93,789 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,009 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 81,122 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 77,942 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 70,239 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 70,234 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 57,984 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 42,831 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 VFT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

GN03 VFT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is GN03 VFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 VFT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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