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AU03 JVF

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,921 mi
Last recorded123,921 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 JVF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 123,921 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 120,784 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Jun 2017 118,204 miles

Nearside Outer sill towards rear corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on small end deteriorated and starting to leak grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear service brake has slight bind

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 118,098 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front washer poor spray pattern

Nearside Outer sill towards rear corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on small end deteriorated and starting to leak grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear service brake has slight bind

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 115,843 miles

Offside Rear brake backplate deteriorated

Offside headlamp top bracket cracked (but headlamp secure)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 108,427 miles

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

nsf washers not working

Pass 31 May 2014 102,081 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2014 102,081 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 95,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 85,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 76,153 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 63,313 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 55,003 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 55,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2008 46,557 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 38,234 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 30 May 2006 30,663 miles

o/s rear indicator going white

rear exhaust box rusty

rear number plate delaminating

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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AU03 JVF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AU03 JVF, 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 AU03 JVF registered?

AU03 JVF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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