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KR03 GPJ

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,744 mi
Last recorded119,744 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 GPJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 119,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 May 2019 113,859 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 May 2019 113,756 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 May 2018 103,513 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 103,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 96,296 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 96,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 95,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 89,980 miles

Centre silencer cracked around weld

Nearside Front tyre worn close to wear bars

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear bars

Rear exhaust silencer front rubber mounting broken

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

both headlamps, beam pattern poor

engine management light illuminated

Fail 21 Jan 2016 89,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre silencer cracked around weld

Nearside Front tyre worn close to wear bars

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear bars

Rear exhaust silencer front rubber mounting broken

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

both headlamps, beam pattern poor

engine management light illuminated

Pass 30 Jan 2015 80,384 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 80,383 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 69,477 miles

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

n/s haeadlamp damaged but secure at present

Fail 9 Jan 2014 69,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front number plate in poor condition

n/s haeadlamp damaged but secure at present

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,110 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 3mm

signs of corrosion to rear brake discs

signs of water damage to rear no plate

signs of wear to n/s/r tyre on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2011 52,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,613 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 32,004 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 23,070 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 20,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 20,754 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 18,687 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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KR03 GPJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KR03 GPJ, 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 KR03 GPJ registered?

KR03 GPJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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