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GN03 VJJ

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,840 mi
Last recorded130,840 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 130,840 miles

Fuel flap sticking in operation intermittently .

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded (advising)

o/s/r outer taillight unit damaged (advising)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 130,720 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine faults (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 123,114 miles

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

under covers

Fail 12 Apr 2016 123,114 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under covers

Pass 10 Apr 2015 113,490 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 30 Mar 2015 112,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Apr 2014 99,968 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)

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Apr 2013 89,832 miles

center exhaust mounting broken away

Pass 4 Apr 2012 80,854 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ex center mounting broken away

rear ex box deteriating

Fail 4 Apr 2012 80,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ex center mounting broken away

rear ex box deteriating

Pass 23 Apr 2011 72,357 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 64,573 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 64,572 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 53,559 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 42,347 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)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 41,124 miles

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 32,560 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 32,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 25,399 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 VJJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VJJ, 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 VJJ registered?

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

Is GN03 VJJ safe to buy?

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