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GX03 DVW

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,169 mi
Last recorded135,169 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 DVW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 135,169 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 135,169 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 130,675 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 118,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 104,230 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 90,271 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slightly scored

Fail 3 Oct 2009 72,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 72,750 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 58,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,252 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,567 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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GX03 DVW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GX03 DVW, 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

How do I check the history of GX03 DVW?

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What year was GX03 DVW registered?

GX03 DVW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is GX03 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX03 DVW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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