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HX03 GCU

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,144 mi
Last recorded183,144 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 GCU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 183,144 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 142,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 135,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2013 127,691 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Apr 2012 117,340 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 117,327 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine damper broken and rubbing on pulley

Pass 30 Mar 2011 105,580 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 92,440 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 92,440 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 79,374 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Apr 2008 67,314 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 57,101 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 57,101 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,534 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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HX03 GCU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HX03 GCU, 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 HX03 GCU registered?

HX03 GCU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is HX03 GCU safe to buy?

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