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AF03 FVU

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

162,057 mi
Last recorded162,057 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 FVU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 162,057 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 15,001 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 137,327 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 124,949 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 109,571 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 89,216 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 69,737 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 69,737 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,361 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Screws in nearside rear tyre.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 35,135 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 30,532 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 22,603 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 FVU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FVU, 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 FVU registered?

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

Is AF03 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 FVU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF03 FVU have outstanding finance?

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