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AF03 FZU

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,634 mi
Last recorded127,634 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 127,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener & phone holder ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 127,596 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener & phone holder ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 122,604 miles

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition [double skin]

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust leak [front pipe]

Pass 11 Jan 2022 116,729 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 116,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 106,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 90,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside, inner faces scorn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear seat belts have not been tested due to the presence numerous passenger effects.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 May 2019 90,445 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside, inner faces scorn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear seat belts have not been tested due to the presence numerous passenger effects.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 83,742 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2017 79,024 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 79,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 74,760 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 74,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 72,218 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)

Fail 5 May 2015 72,213 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 69,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 66,098 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 66,098 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 63,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 63,668 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 61,613 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres wearing low on tread

Windscreen scratched but not restricting drivers view

Pass 11 May 2010 57,019 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 May 2010 57,019 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 May 2009 53,649 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight up and down movement of steering column at top, possibly in adjustment mechanism, but. column locks securely in adjusted position.

Fail 11 May 2009 53,644 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight up and down movement of steering column at top, possibly in adjustment mechanism, but. column locks securely in adjusted position.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 49,720 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2007 45,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 38,894 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 FZU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FZU, 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 FZU registered?

AF03 FZU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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