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VF03 CGG

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,348 mi
Last recorded157,348 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 CGG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 157,348 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f top mount bush has slight movement

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

oil leaks

Pass 1 Oct 2019 146,947 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 146,945 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 134,359 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 134,359 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment lock nut insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 123,895 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 123,895 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 115,801 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 109,026 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 103,350 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2014 103,350 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2013 100,316 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 99,261 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 88,602 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 88,602 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 75,823 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 62,371 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 62,352 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 50,326 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 50,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 38,945 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 26,066 miles

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

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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VF03 CGG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc 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 VF03 CGG, 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 VF03 CGG registered?

VF03 CGG is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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