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GN03 VGD

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,894 mi
Last recorded221,894 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 VGD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 221,894 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 221,894 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 214,444 miles

corrosion to rear beam not exesive

slight corrosion to rear beam assy

Pass 11 Feb 2019 205,877 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 194,944 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 194,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 184,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 184,860 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 175,036 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 175,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 159,978 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 159,978 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 150,256 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 150,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 136,625 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jan 2012 128,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 117,640 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing inside edge;

Fail 11 Feb 2011 117,640 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inside edge;

Pass 3 Feb 2010 102,891 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 87,027 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 87,014 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 65,067 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 61,205 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 44,882 miles

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

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 VGD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VGD, 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 VGD registered?

GN03 VGD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is GN03 VGD safe to buy?

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