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GX03 HPU

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,363 mi
Last recorded185,363 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 HPU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 185,363 miles

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear axle mounting bushes and front subframe mounting bushes starting to perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 2 Apr 2015 181,363 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 181,341 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 175,642 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 170,148 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 164,861 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 156,662 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 156,662 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 148,131 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 148,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 148,104 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2009 135,939 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 125,265 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre cut in inner sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2007 111,748 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 103,343 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 HPU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HPU, 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 HPU registered?

GX03 HPU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is GX03 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX03 HPU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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