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GN03 VGZ

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,450 mi
Last recorded133,450 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 133,450 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 133,450 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 131,640 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 131,640 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 128,311 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear b rake discs corroaded on inner working surface

Fail 2 Oct 2010 128,117 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

rear b rake discs corroaded on inner working surface

Pass 28 Aug 2009 121,104 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 30 Jul 2008 115,164 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 115,164 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2007 109,245 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 83,230 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)

oil leak

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 VGZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

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

Is GN03 VGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 VGZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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