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GN03 VKB

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

148,027 mi
Last recorded148,027 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 VKB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 148,027 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 148,027 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 143,537 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 139,034 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 139,034 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 135,227 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 131,851 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 127,211 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 120,727 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 114,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 107,262 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 100,289 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 91,589 miles

All tyres perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 84,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted NSR preventing full inspection

NSF tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play present in steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2011 76,064 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 68,466 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 68,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 54,322 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 54,322 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 46,164 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 39,293 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,757 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 30,757 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,415 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 VKB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 VKB, 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 VKB registered?

GN03 VKB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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