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WU03 GWX

2003 Seat Leon

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,347 mi
Last recorded206,347 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 GWX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 206,347 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 206,347 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 200,983 miles

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

Front discs worn

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2014 199,100 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 199,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 178,567 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 174,758 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 151,100 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 129,351 miles

fluid levels low

service light on

tyre pressures look low especially o/s/f

Fail 5 May 2011 129,086 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

service light on

fluid levels low

n/s/r brake pads worn low

tyre pressures look low especially o/s/f

Pass 12 May 2010 120,113 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

chip in windscreen

coolant level low

rear tyre tread heights stepping

Fail 12 May 2010 120,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

chip in windscreen

coolant level low

rear tyre tread heights stepping

Pass 1 May 2009 95,595 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 95,595 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 77,267 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 56,835 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 36,638 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 36,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WU03 GWX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU03 GWX, 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

How do I check the history of WU03 GWX?

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What year was WU03 GWX registered?

WU03 GWX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is WU03 GWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU03 GWX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU03 GWX have outstanding finance?

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