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GN03 WOB

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,962 mi
Last recorded121,962 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 121,962 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 121,960 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 118,868 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2015 115,623 miles

Centre exhaust mounting detatched but exhaust adequately supported

Manufacturing dips in NSR tyre sidewalls

Pass 6 Jun 2014 111,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 111,440 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 102,356 miles

NSR tail of spring missing

OSF tyre nailed

front tyres on 3 mm ( 205 50 16 91v) Rear tyre profile 55

Fail 9 Apr 2013 102,356 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

NSR tail of spring missing

OSF tyre nailed

front tyres on 3 mm ( 205 50 16 91v) Rear tyre profile 55

Pass 10 Apr 2012 93,929 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2012 93,929 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2011 85,813 miles

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

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)

both front wipers just serviceable

Pass 8 Apr 2010 77,252 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 66,004 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 65,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 59,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

engine oil level /low/

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level /low/

Pass 14 Feb 2007 52,031 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 52,030 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 42,889 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WOB 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 WOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN03 WOB registered?

GN03 WOB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is GN03 WOB safe to buy?

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