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GU52 ZGS

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,999 mi
Last recorded192,999 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 192,999 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 192,999 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osf / nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 184,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 173,655 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 161,998 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 150,641 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 140,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Pass 10 Feb 2015 128,184 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 128,169 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 27 Jan 2014 112,717 miles

both rear tyres starting to distort on treads

engine management lamp on

exhaust center bracket broken (still secure)

exhaust corroding/rusting

front brake discs corroding/rusting on inner surfaces

Fail 15 Jan 2014 112,691 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres starting to distort on treads

engine management lamp on

exhaust center bracket broken (still secure)

exhaust corroding/rusting

front brake discs corroding/rusting on inner surfaces

Pass 15 Jan 2013 91,692 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 84,829 miles

engine warning light on

fluid around power steering hoses

front brake pads starting to wear

Pass 11 Feb 2011 78,411 miles

engine warning light on

front brake discs and pads starting to wear

Fail 10 Feb 2011 78,410 miles

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

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

drivers rear tyre worn to 2mm

engine warning light on

front brake discs and pads starting to wear

Pass 4 Feb 2010 72,295 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 72,290 miles

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

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

ECU light on

Front tyres edging off

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

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 26 Jan 2009 59,743 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 50,910 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 44,683 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 44,683 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 32,654 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 ZGS is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU52 ZGS, 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 ZGS registered?

GU52 ZGS is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is GU52 ZGS safe to buy?

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