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SP03 GWC

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,128 mi
Last recorded103,128 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 GWC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 103,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear passenger door and wing is damaged but no dangerous or sharp edges

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers outer casings are corroded but not seriously weakened

exhaust system is corroded but still secure during test

front subframe, rear axel and radiator support bar are all corroded but not seriously weakened

oil leak at oil filter

rear brake pipes covered with grease

Fail 20 Nov 2018 103,124 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sills at jacking points are corroded and weakened (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear passenger door and wing is damaged but no dangerous or sharp edges

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers outer casings are corroded but not seriously weakened

exhaust system is corroded but still secure during test

front subframe, rear axel and radiator support bar are all corroded but not seriously weakened

oil leak at oil filter

rear brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 1 Nov 2017 100,099 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 96,750 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 96,747 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 91,962 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 91,961 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs worn

Pass 30 May 2014 89,069 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 82,997 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 76,461 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 70,554 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 64,342 miles

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

offside mirror damaged not affecting rear view

Pass 30 May 2009 55,162 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 45,195 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 36,180 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 28,039 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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SP03 GWC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SP03 GWC, 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 SP03 GWC registered?

SP03 GWC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is SP03 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 GWC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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