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OV03 GZL

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,704 mi
Last recorded120,704 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 GZL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 120,704 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 108,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 108,898 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs also very worn pitted corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 112,870 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cuts and stones in tread ()

Oil level on minimum

Pass 17 Jul 2017 97,671 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen wipers worn and smearing

Pass 27 Jul 2016 93,712 miles

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

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

inside face front discs corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front washer jet partiually working

offside front washer jet partiually working

slight damage to offside sill

Fail 31 Jul 2015 89,898 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are on 3mm

offside rear brake caliper is starting to bind

Pass 31 Jul 2015 89,898 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are on 3mm

offside rear brake caliper is starting to bind

Fail 30 Jul 2014 85,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 85,135 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 79,394 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 79,394 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,169 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 66,491 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,491 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,015 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,215 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 40,614 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 29,476 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 29,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 19,759 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 GZL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV03 GZL, 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 OV03 GZL registered?

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

Is OV03 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 GZL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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