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GX03 OYU

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,038 mi
Last recorded160,038 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 OYU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 160,038 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 155,736 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 155,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 145,549 miles

EM light on

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 138,603 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres tread wearing low and cracking

rear number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2015 132,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 132,212 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 127,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 127,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 123,447 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 123,441 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 120,443 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 113,588 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 102,629 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 87,876 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 87,876 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 71,958 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 71,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,691 miles

front number plate in poor condition †

looks like washer bottle is leaking

rear exhaust box front clamp rusted off

small cuts in n/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,691 miles

front number plate in poor condition

looks like washer bottles leaking

rear box front clamp rusted off (exhaust)

small cuts in n/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 7 Mar 2006 43,279 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 OYU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OYU, 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.

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What year was GX03 OYU registered?

GX03 OYU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is GX03 OYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX03 OYU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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