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AF03 FVT

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,656 mi
Last recorded138,656 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 FVT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 138,656 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes worn

engine may require attention ,possible injector seal failure

front exhaust rubber mountings begining to deteriorate ,front exhaust flexy has a minor leak of gasses

rear upper exhaust heatshield becoming insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2017 138,656 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)

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

Headlamp switch faulty WHEN ON SIDE LIGHT POSITION PRESSING THE SWITCH IN TURNES OFF THE FRONT FOG LIGHTS (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged FLEXY CHAFED ON STRUT (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH REAR (3.7.B.6a)

both front bottom arm rear bushes worn

engine may require attention ,possible injector seal failure

front exhaust rubber mountings begining to deteriorate ,front exhaust flexy has a minor leak of gasses

rear upper exhaust heatshield becoming insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2016 126,788 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 121,384 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres worn and close to legal limit

Pass 7 Oct 2014 109,848 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 109,838 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

EXHAUST REAR SECTION CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 97,164 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 29 Apr 2013 97,164 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 18 Apr 2012 84,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2011 71,397 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)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,397 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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,863 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 63,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r

Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,954 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 53,950 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,620 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 44,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 33,088 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 25,834 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 FVT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FVT, 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 FVT registered?

AF03 FVT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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