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OV03 GXA

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,758 mi
Last recorded126,758 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 GXA
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 126,758 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 112,248 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded starting to rust over axle beam (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 100,382 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 90,671 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 81,308 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2012 72,403 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 72,396 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 65,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,251 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2010 58,873 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 58,873 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 51,842 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 44,109 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 35,833 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,624 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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OV03 GXA is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OV03 GXA, 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 OV03 GXA registered?

OV03 GXA is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is OV03 GXA safe to buy?

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