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GN03 VLA

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,759 mi
Last recorded82,759 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 VLA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,759 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 78,286 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 78,286 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,359 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 75,792 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 75,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,898 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear no reg plate slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,587 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,298 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,318 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 43,854 miles

screw in tread of the o/side rear tyre.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,965 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 VLA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VLA, 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 VLA registered?

GN03 VLA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is GN03 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 VLA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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