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AD03 LVY

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,233 mi
Last recorded123,233 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 LVY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 123,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 123,230 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 118,841 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 118,798 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 115,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe slightly blowing stud appears to be snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 115,440 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe slightly blowing stud appears to be snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 107,211 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 107,211 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 96,268 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2017 96,267 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear o/s/r brake slightly stiff to rotate

Pass 17 Jun 2016 92,598 miles

Clutch pipe rubbing against power steering pipe

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 88,873 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 88,873 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 72,216 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 72,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 66,764 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,209 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,813 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,704 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,772 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 42,772 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,746 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 28,322 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 22,605 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)

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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AD03 LVY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AD03 LVY, 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 AD03 LVY registered?

AD03 LVY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AD03 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 LVY shows 24 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.

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