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GN03 VHK

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,264 mi
Last recorded147,264 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 VHK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 147,264 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Anti rolled bar ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 131,796 miles

subframe bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 123,479 miles

Both rear whhels close to wheel arch

Damaged to underneath

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle has been lowered

Fail 8 Sep 2014 123,479 miles

Anti-roll bar modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Front Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Both rear whhels close to wheel arch

Damaged to underneath

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle has been lowered

Fail 1 May 2013 141,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside rear brake caliper parking brake lever does not return fully

Pass 1 May 2013 141,806 miles

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

offside rear brake caliper parking brake lever does not return fully

Pass 15 May 2012 131,824 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc;s slighty rusty front brake pads 5000 miles left

Pass 22 Jun 2011 121,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front lower arm bush has slight wear

Fail 5 Jul 2010 108,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 108,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 95,963 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 82,946 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 67,004 miles

damaged windscreen outside swept area

Fail 27 Jun 2007 67,004 miles

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

damaged windscreen outside swept area

Pass 23 Jun 2006 46,133 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 VHK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VHK, 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 VHK registered?

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

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