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AF03 CVM

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,774 mi
Last recorded138,774 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 CVM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 138,774 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 120,817 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 120,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 110,300 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 110,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn low on inner face

rear wiper poor clearing

Pass 1 Sep 2012 101,262 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 101,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 96,081 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 96,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 91,963 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 80,874 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 80,874 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 73,850 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 64,900 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 54,187 miles

O/S/F wiper split slightly

Slight movement in both rear seat backs.

Fail 22 Jun 2007 53,957 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

O/s/f wiper split slightly

Slight movement in rear seat backs

Pass 23 May 2006 38,381 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 CVM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AF03 CVM, 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 CVM registered?

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

Is AF03 CVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 CVM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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