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GX03 XXB

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,744 mi
Last recorded154,744 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 XXB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 154,744 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 151,761 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both rear suspension coil springs rusty, both front suspension coil springs and rear axle starting to rust

front antiroll bar starting to rust and mounting bushes starting to wear

front exhaust flexi pipe slight damage and located near to engine oil sump

front subframe mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to split

nearside rear metal brake pipe, rear of nearside front to rear metal brake pipe and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2019 148,797 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

front antiroll bar starting to rust and mounting bushes starting to wear

front exhaust flexi pipe located close to engine oil sump

front subframe mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to crack

nearside rear metal brake pipe, rear of nearside front to rear metal brake pipe and both rear brake backing plates starting to rust

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

rear screen washer jet not working

rear suspension coil springs rusty and front suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 22 Aug 2018 139,981 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both rear suspension coil springs rusty and both front suspension coil springs starting to rust

front antiroll bar starting to rust and mounting bushes starting to wear

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

nearside rear metal brake pipe, rear of nearside front to rear metal brake pipe and offside rear brake backing plate starting to rust

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

Pass 21 Sep 2017 130,437 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

front antiroll bar starting to rust and mounting bushes slight movement

offside front and both rear suspension coil springs rusty

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

offside front tyre tread inner edge wearing

Pass 23 Sep 2016 119,930 miles

both rear suspension coil springs rusty and offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust

front antiroll bar starting to rust and mounting bushes slight movement

front brake hoses starting to perish

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

Pass 16 Sep 2015 110,676 miles

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front brake hoses starting to perish

offside front suspension coil spring starting to rust and both rear suspension coil springs rusty

offside rear brake slight binding

offside rear handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 16 Sep 2014 101,665 miles

front antiroll bar starting to rust and mounting bushes slight movement

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 25 Sep 2013 94,229 miles

both rear brakes slight binding

front exhaust slight leak

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

nearside rear number plate lamp slight damage

offside rear handbrake cables outer casings starting to split

rear brake discs starting to wear

rear suspension coil springs and front antiroll bar starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 19 Sep 2012 83,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 83,620 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 72,785 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,780 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 54,475 miles

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

Fail 15 Sep 2009 54,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on edges

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,111 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 43,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 33,074 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 33,074 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,119 miles

o\s\r handbrake lever not returning to stop

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 XXB is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

GX03 XXB is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is GX03 XXB safe to buy?

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