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GN03 VGX

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,416 mi
Last recorded163,416 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 VGX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 163,416 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 163,416 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 153,526 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 147,923 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 147,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 139,942 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 129,376 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 123,788 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 123,788 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)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 115,071 miles

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

Rear discs worn

offside rear spring cracked at the end

Pass 22 Jul 2014 104,352 miles

o/s/rear tyre heavily perished

Fail 22 Jul 2014 104,351 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/rear tyre heavily perished

rear silencer outer skin rusted through

Pass 26 Jul 2013 95,174 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre has started to perish

Fail 26 Jul 2013 95,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre has started to perish

Pass 1 Aug 2012 83,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

n/s/r tyre is slightly out of shape

Fail 1 Aug 2012 83,114 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

n/s/r tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Jul 2011 72,579 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 72,434 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 65,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 65,058 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 52,046 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,959 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 34,389 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,448 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 VGX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey 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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

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

Is GN03 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 VGX shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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