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GN03 VLG

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,602 mi
Last recorded107,602 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 VLG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 107,602 miles

Advise centre exhaust mounting insecure.

Advise unable to see condition of rear inner brake pads with wheel on.

Fail 16 Jul 2011 107,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Advise centre exhaust mounting insecure.

Advise unable to see condition of rear inner brake pads with wheel on.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 83,934 miles

Oil leak

advise service due indicator on.

advise slight damage to exhaust front pipe.

advise wheels on nearside slight damage.

Fail 16 Jul 2010 83,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

advise service due indicator on.

advise slight damage to exhaust front pipe.

advise wheels on nearside slight damage.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,176 miles

TEAR IN N/S/F TYRE NOT REACHING CORDS

Fail 17 Jul 2009 61,813 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

TEAR IN N/S/F TYRE NOT REACHING CORDS

Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,058 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,996 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 21,171 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 21,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 VLG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VLG, 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 VLG registered?

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

Is GN03 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 VLG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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