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GX03 HPA

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,252 mi
Last recorded157,252 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 HPA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 157,252 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 143,119 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 132,029 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 122,092 miles

Front brake hoses not fitted correctly will fail prematurley

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close also signs of damage (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 122,091 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake hoses not fitted correctly will fail prematurley

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close also signs of damage (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bad will need replacing with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake binding felt on ramp did not show in r.b .t

Pass 19 Nov 2021 115,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit needs replacing now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 110,867 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 100,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 99,170 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 95,106 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 95,106 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2016 86,349 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 79,996 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 79,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,797 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 68,083 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 68,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 62,178 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 57,646 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,456 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 47,373 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,069 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear wipers poor

Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,877 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 27,697 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 HPA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HPA, 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 HPA registered?

GX03 HPA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is GX03 HPA safe to buy?

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