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GX03 HLY

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,101 mi
Last recorded117,101 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 HLY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 117,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 116,741 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken brocken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 105,773 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 79,524 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 71,700 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 9 May 2014 69,096 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 67,515 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2013 67,515 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 63,272 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 63,272 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2011 58,482 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 49,409 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 47,273 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 44,385 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 42,649 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 39,937 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 HLY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HLY, 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 GX03 HLY registered?

GX03 HLY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is GX03 HLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX03 HLY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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