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AF03 CVL

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,640 mi
Last recorded127,640 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 CVL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 127,640 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 119,832 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 119,828 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 111,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld around catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tyre is worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 102,596 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 102,596 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 93,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from welds around catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside also tyres are worn on the inside and outside edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer outer casing is slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2017 93,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from welds around catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside also tyres are worn on the inside and outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer outer casing is slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2016 81,632 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 74,155 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 74,155 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 64,610 miles

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

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

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2014 64,610 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,124 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,793 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,027 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 47,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 20 Jul 2010 47,444 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 25 Jun 2009 41,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,275 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 35,903 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 28,973 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 23,056 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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AF03 CVL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AF03 CVL, 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 AF03 CVL registered?

AF03 CVL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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