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AF03 DSV

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

215,517 mi
Last recorded215,517 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 DSV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 215,517 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 215,517 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 197,595 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 197,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 167,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 167,679 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 158,284 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 127,647 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s n/s outter sill damage

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 127,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked

o/s front window inop

o/s n/s outter sill damage

Pass 24 Apr 2009 82,738 miles

damage to n/s o/s front outter sills

front and rear brake disc worn

slight play n/s inner rack

Pass 8 May 2008 54,077 miles

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

front lower sills damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,559 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 12 May 2006 23,820 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 DSV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DSV, 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 DSV registered?

AF03 DSV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is AF03 DSV safe to buy?

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