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OV03 GZJ

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,378 mi
Last recorded163,378 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 GZJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 163,378 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 163,378 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 121,934 miles

exhaust centre section mounting bracket broken off exhaust but exhaust still adequately supported

exhaust rear silencer baffles loose and rattling

front brake pads worn low unable to fully see or measure pad linings

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2014 121,396 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust centre section mounting bracket broken off exhaust but exhaust still adequately supported

exhaust rear silencer baffles loose and rattling

front brake pads worn low unable to fully see or measure pad linings

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2012 100,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 94,419 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 85,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2010 85,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 73,584 miles

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 No Plate Deteriating

Pass 16 Jun 2008 60,966 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 49,022 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,541 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 GZJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GZJ, 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 GZJ registered?

OV03 GZJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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