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AF03 DNY

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,484 mi
Last recorded135,484 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 DNY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 135,484 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 131,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

non standerd wheels and suspension fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2015 119,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 119,247 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 108,207 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 98,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 86,097 miles

Slight bind to both rear wheels

Hand brake lever stiff in opperation. Hand brake cables may need attention in future.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 75,389 miles

Both front tyres worn low on tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 75,389 miles

Both front tyres worn low on tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 66,042 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,685 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,382 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 45,120 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 33,707 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,013 miles

nail in tyre

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 DNY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DNY, 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

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What year was AF03 DNY registered?

AF03 DNY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is AF03 DNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 DNY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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