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GU52 VXJ

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,997 mi
Last recorded93,997 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 VXJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2014 93,997 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 93,997 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 78,488 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 66,449 miles

front brake discs worn

osr and nsr floor pan damaged

rear exhaust rusted

spare wheel missing

Fail 30 Jan 2012 66,449 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

osr and nsr floor pan damaged

osr wheel has a 50 mph limit

rear exhaust rusted

spare wheel missing

Pass 4 Jan 2011 60,414 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 60,414 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 51,018 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 51,018 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 44,453 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 37,430 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 37,316 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear indicator bulbs showing white light.

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

Oil level on min on dip stick

Rear wiper blade missing rubber blade part

Some small stone chips on screen

Pass 12 Jan 2007 29,677 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 29,516 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Jan 2006 21,782 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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GU52 VXJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GU52 VXJ, 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 GU52 VXJ registered?

GU52 VXJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is GU52 VXJ safe to buy?

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